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Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in theÌý2026–2027 academic year.
The online graduate certificate in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus provides a broad analytical framework for evaluating and solving cybersecurity problems. Examine governmental and organizational responses to cybersecurity threats, assess technical and organizational controls used to detect and prevent intrusions, and create policies and procedures to restore operations after a cyber attack. You’ll also explore the legal foundations of cybersecurity, as well as the roles of government and international and private organizations.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for success: Refine your skills in communication, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning.
- Perform risk assessment: Identify risks to an organization and facilitate appropriate responses.
- Identify best practices: Analyze privacy policies and critique them from an organizational perspective.
- Meet security goals: Assess technical and organizational controls that can prevent cyber intrusions.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Write business continuity plans and procedures.
- Gain hands-on experience: Practice techniques to prevent cyber attacks in a safe laboratory environment.
Required Courses
Take the following courses in the order listed:
- (3 Credits, CMAP 605)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 615)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 625)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you pursue positions managing cybersecurity functions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in computing and programming. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in theÌý2026–2027 academic year.
Stand out in the market by earning a Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program will give working professionals the crucial skills that employers are looking for. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are veterans in their industries. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. And gain knowledge you can apply on the job right away!Ìý
Program Highlights
- Understand compliance: Understand multinational compliance requirements for cybersecurity.
- Analyze risk: Apply risk analysis concepts and models to a variety of organizations.
- Incorporate cybersecurity: Incorporate cybersecurity into numerous organizations, including healthcare and financial services organizations.
- Create frameworks: Create and establish cybersecurity frameworks in both the public and private sectors.
- Develop response plans: Develop complete cybersecurity incident response plans.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 15 credits of core courses, 12 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CMAP 605)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 615)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 625)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 635)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Cyber Management Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CMAP 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for cybersecurity management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to a number of industries, including healthcare, finance, homeland security, information security, and many more. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong academic background in IT and familiarity with IT certifications. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in theÌý2026–2027 academic year.
Secure your future by earning a Master of Science in cybersecurity technology at University of Maryland Global Campus. Gain a deeper understanding of the crucial issues and new technologies in the cybersecurity field as you earn a career-relevant online degree that may help you stand out in the job market. Take classes in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professionals who are experts in the field, and access open educational resources that cut down on textbook costs for most courses. Ready to kickstart your career? Apply today!
Program Highlights
- Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
- Generate ideas: Apply logical processes to formulate clear, defensible ideas, based on the analysis of facts and ethical considerations.
- Solve problems: Use mathematical information, operations, and quantitative analyses to solve problems and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with teams: Lead, facilitate, and collaborate with individuals and teams to achieve organizational objectives.
- Build a knowledge base: Obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to master various functions of cybersecurity technology, including tools and systems.
- Protect confidentiality: Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems.
- Minimize risk: Minimize risks to an organization’s cyberspace and prevent cybersecurity incidents.
- Respond to incidents: Detect, identify, respond to, and remediate host or network security incidents and restore functionality to the system or infrastructure.
Required Courses
This program requires a total ofÌý30 credits. You’ll take 15 credits of core courses, 12 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CTCH 605)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 615)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 625)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 635)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 645)Ìý
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Cyber Technology Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CTCH 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for cybersecurity technology careers in many professional contexts. Potential job titles include security engineer, systems administrator, solutions architect, Linux systems administrator, information security analyst, information systems manager, cybersecurity analyst, and cybersecurity engineer. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have a strong understanding of information technology, computer networks, databases, and the internet.
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Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.