Every day, hackers and cyber criminals are releasing new, advanced computer viruses, ransomware, and scams that endanger the data on which our community depends. In fact, a McAfee study in February 2018 reports hackers drain an estimate $600 billion annually from the world’s economy. When you earn your Professional Science Master’s in Cybersecurity online from PennWest, you can continue working in your business, government, or non-profit setting while preparing to meet the demands and challenges of economic and infrastructure security tomorrow.
The curriculum emphasizes both fundamental knowledge in current cybersecurity practices and management and leadership abilities. It was developed in consultation with industry advisors to ensure that courses align with employer needs. You will gain specialized knowledge in network security, biometrics, and cryptography, as well as risk management and database management.
A six-credit capstone internship allows you to apply program coursework in a corporate, industrial, or other professional setting.
A six-credit capstone internship allows you to apply program coursework in a corporate, industrial, or other professional setting.
Quality cybersecurity professionals needed
Projected number of job openings for information security analysts each year for the next decade.
Median annual salary for information security analysts in May 2021.
Colleges and universities nationwide currently offer more than 350 PSM programs, according to the national PSM clearinghouse.
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Job Opportunities are Exploding.
A report from (ISC)2 found that around 2.93 million qualified cybersecurity professionals globally are in demand.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs for information security analysts will grow 33% from now until 2030.
3.0/Official transcripts relevant discipline CS, IS, IT, CE, Math
Applicants without a related discipline may be considered for conditional admission and/or offered conditional admission into the Cybersecurity certificate program with pre-requisite requirement
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
