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Cybersecurity threats across industries are more potent and immediate than ever before.
Augusta University Online’s MS in Information Security Management program gives you the cutting-edge skills to combat and prevent cyber-related risks. The managerial concentration within the degree allows you to tailor your coursework around advancing to a leadership role in your career — all while gaining an expert-level understanding of information security management. You’ll graduate with the in-demand skills to serve on the front line of cyber defense in any organization.
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With the constant barrage of new cyber schemes and crimes affecting how we navigate the internet, cybersecurity professionals must consistently update and upgrade their skills. Augusta University Online’s MS in Information Security Management will help you stay up-to-date on cybersecurity and information protection. Our courses focus on the core domains of information security as outlined by the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, while going more in-depth on key topics. The program covers areas such as:
Earning an online master’s degree in information security management from Augusta can yield numerous benefits.
The world’s ever-increasing reliance on technology is driving demand for information and network security, creating an increasing number of employment opportunities in cybersecurity. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a staggering 33 percent growth in jobs in this sector between 2023 and 2033. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum estimates there is a shortage of roughly 4 million cybersecurity professionals around the world.
When you earn an online MS in Information Security Management, you prepare yourself for roles such as:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)*
Median Annual Salary: $178,300
Cyber Security Manager**
Median Annual Salary: $169,510
Chief Security Officer (CSO)*
Median Annual Salary: $157,300
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager*
Median Annual Salary: $107,442
Security Architect*
Median Annual Salary: $143,400
Chief Security Analyst**
Median Annual Salary: $120,360
*Salary data from Payscale, 2024
**Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023
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*The cost per credit for in-state tuition is $236, while out-of-state tuition is $822 per credit and out-of-country tuition is $838 per credit. Waivers may be available for students who do not meet the qualifications for a Georgia-resident status. Visit the Tuition Classification & Waiver Information page to see if you are eligible for in-state tuition and fees.
Augusta’s online MS in Information Security Management program is designed to help you hone your expertise in cybersecurity, focusing on areas such as risk management, security policy development and deployment, digital forensics, and machine learning.
The program offers two distinct tracks — technical and management — allowing you to align your studies with your unique career goals. The technical track emphasizes hands-on skill development, preparing you to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges. Coursework in this concentration covers topics that include:
If you choose the program’s management track, you’ll explore advanced cybersecurity topics while also building your leadership skills. This concentration features coursework that covers topics such as the following:
The program’s flexible structure allows you to pursue one of these tracks while still taking several courses from the other track.
Augusta University is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Our professors have first-hand experience working for top security organizations, offering an unmatched level of complexity and understanding
The curriculum includes the core content of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Information Security Manager certifications.
Thanks to its proximity to and relationships with military bases, our military-friendly program connects military peers, instructors and community partners for a world-class, rigorous learning experience.
Augusta University Online’s MS in Information Security Management program can equip you with the technical and leadership skills you need to excel as a leader in cybersecurity. Our expert faculty, comprehensive and flexible curriculum, and strong industry connections can provide you with the perfect opportunity to sharpen your expertise and advance your career in this fast-growing field.
To be considered for admission to the online MS in Information Security Management program, the following items must be submitted with your application:
There are no strict standardized test or GPA requirements. Each application will be reviewed, and an admissions decision will be rendered based on all elements of the application.
The online master’s in information security management program has two tracks or concentrations, technical and management, each of which has its own requirements.
Technical Track: Students pursuing the technical track are expected to have an undergraduate degree in a technical field (e.g., information technology, computer science, computer engineering) or a strong professional background in related technology.
Management Track: The management track is designed to teach management skills along with technical skills. Students pursuing the management track do not need a technical undergraduate degree. However, to increase their employment opportunities, students without technical undergraduate degrees should possess technical skills from other sources (e.g., certifications, work experience). Speak to your adviser about your situation if you have no or little technical skills.
Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives.
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