What you will study
Our program curriculum has been continuously improved via annual advisory board meetings
with our industry partners in order to meet the industry demand.
While earning your Cybersecurity master’s degree from UCM, you’ll have 24/7 access
to our NDG NetLab system to practice advanced level skills in ethical hacking and
computer forensics in an isolated and safe environment.
Your hands-on instruction extends beyond the classroom to internships, graduate-level
research opportunities, study abroad programs and on-site tours of partner organizations.
You can take classes in-person at The Missouri Innovation Center (MIC) in Lee’s Summit,
and online Cybersecurity master’s courses are offered to give more flexibility to
working professionals and non-commuters.
At the University of Central Missouri, you can complete your two-year Cybersecurity
master’s degree while building advanced skills in topics such as:
- Cybersecurity Policies and Risk Management
- Advanced Computer Networking and Security
- Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Excellence in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
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Unique learning opportunities in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
We are laser-focused on providing our Cybersecurity master’s degree students with
access to real-world cybersecurity technologies. We combine our strong curriculum
with mentoring opportunities to strengthen your ability to compete for a well-paying
MS Cybersecurity salary.
- Graduate assistantships and internships: Graduate assistantships provide valuable on-the-job experience and a stipend to offset
your grad school expenses. GAs are paired with faculty to conduct research projects,
run labs and teach undergraduate classes in Warrensburg and at our Missouri Innovation
Campus (MIC) in Lee’s Summit. Graduate internships offer additional hands-on opportunities
to gain frontline industry experience.
- Career building community: Our vibrant UCM network includes site visits and Q&As with Fishtech, the Federal
Reserve Bank and other regional partners. These connections to leading industry partners,
school administrators, agency heads and Kansas City area professionals offer insider
perspectives on MS Cybersecurity salary ranges and opportunities. You can also meet
our active Advisory Board of UCM alumni mentors who participate in panel discussions,
conferences and other events on campus in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
- Networking: Join UCM chapters of the National Cybersecurity Student Association (NCSA) and the
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), as well as our honor society for Computing
and Information Disciplines, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE). You’ll have additional opportunities
to present at conferences, competitions and other events.
- Synchronous online format: Online Cybersecurity MS students can interact directly with their instructors to
get immediate feedback.
What can you do with a degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from UCM?
The Cybersecurity master’s degree program at the University of Central Missouri can
prepare you for senior cybersecurity and information assurance jobs. Our Cybersecurity
MS graduates have established careers with industry leaders such as Cerner, Federal
Reserve Bank, SAIC, Commerce Bank, H&R Block, Garmin and others.
Advance your career potential with a Cybersecurity master’s
Your mastery of high-demand analytical and technological cybersecurity skills can
help you earn a competitive MS Cybersecurity salary. The real-world experience you’ll
gain at UCM while earning your MS Cybersecurity degree could help increase your income-earning
potential and prepare you to excel in an exciting and rewarding tech career.
Explore career opportunities, projected job growth rates and MS Cybersecurity salary
ranges with the interactive tool below.
Financial assistance options for your MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance degree
As part of the “Top 55 Most Affordable Cybersecurity Schools and Colleges in the U.S.”,
according to Cyber Degrees Edu, our Cybersecurity master’s program is easier on your
wallet than many universities in Kansas City, St. Louis and the rest of Missouri.
At the same time, we also offer several resources to help finance your education while earning your Cybersecurity master’s degree. For example, eligible master’s-level
students may apply for a graduate assistantship to earn a stipend while helping faculty
with research projects and teaching responsibilities.
We also offer several scholarships specifically for graduate students in the Cybersecurity
master’s program on top of financial support offered through the University of Central
Missouri. These include:
- Chelsoft Scholarship
- Cooper Scholarship
Online Cybersecurity Master's Program Option
Flexibility and convenience for working professionals
If you’re employed full time, unable to commute, live or work in Kansas City or St.
Louis and need flexibility to complete your Cybersecurity MS, you have options. UCM
offers online Cybersecurity master’s classes and face-to-face classes in Warrensburg
or at the MIC (Lee’s Summit).
Meet Sheethal Velamarthi
MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance ’19; Cybersecurity Technical Lead, Infosys
“The UCM Cybersecurity master’s program keeps you current on cutting-edge technology
and tools, and it helped me grow as a cybersecurity professional. The professors are
knowledgeable, amazing to learn with and skillful at merging the academic underpinnings
of the courses with their unique industry experience.”
World-renowned cybersecurity expertise
International Research Awards and Credentialed Faculty
Our faculty are recognized for contributions to research and the field, and several
have one or more SANS GIAC certifications. One example: A scholarly paper on LociMotion
from UCM adjunct Professor Dr. Taiabul Haque and UCM alumnus Rajesh Setty placed in
the top 5% of nearly 3,000 research works to earn an ACM SIGCHI 2021 Honorable Mention Award.
State-of-the-art learning and networking hub
Our Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) is Near Kansas City
The University of Central Missouri’s Cybersecurity programs have a significant presence
at the MIC, our workplace-intensive campus in Lee’s Summit. Regional partnerships
with school district and industry leaders established a convenient location for MS
Cybersecurity students at UCM to study, master new technologies, teach and mentor
undergraduate students and host conferences and events.
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