The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program, offered by the College of Business and Management, is designed to empower graduate students with essential leadership, analytical and management skills vital for cybersecurity management roles in various sectors, including private, public and nonprofit organizations. This program offers advanced knowledge and training in cybersecurity management and provides flexible learning options, including online, on-campus, or a combination of both.
Learn more about the online program here.
Disclaimer: The online version of this degree is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Establish a fundamental knowledge and develop capacity for cybersecurity management activities.
- Provide understanding of cybersecurity technologies and the skills.
- Provide an interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity management that offers an ideal synergy between technical knowledge and management principles.
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills in cybersecurity management.
- Develop communication skills in cybersecurity management.
- Build teamwork and leadership skills for cybersecurity management in private, public and nonprofit organizations.
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Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Information Security Engineers
Bright OutlookDevelop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and th
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.
Median Annual Wage
$116,580
Wage Range
$55,940 – $188,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan,
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Median Annual Wage
$213,990
Wage Range
$75,700 – $507,730
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Information Security Analysts
Bright OutlookPlan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigati
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Median Annual Wage
$129,180
Wage Range
$75,090 – $199,850
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Security Management Specialists
Bright OutlookConduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
Median Annual Wage
$83,050
Wage Range
$47,880 – $150,010
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
Financial Risk Specialists
Bright OutlookAnalyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.
Median Annual Wage
$117,330
Wage Range
$64,820 – $196,110
Projected Growth
Bright
Compliance Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Median Annual Wage
$141,900
Wage Range
$74,300 – $238,270
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
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