Overview

The Information Security Management programme at Augusta University provides students with the advanced technical and leadership skills necessary to protect global digital infrastructures. This comprehensive Master of Science is delivered through Augusta University Online, ensuring that professionals can advance their careers without relocating.

The curriculum is specifically designed to align with the core domains of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application, the programme prepares graduates to address sophisticated cyberthreats and manage complex security policies within diverse organisational structures.

Why Information Security Management at Augusta University?

Augusta University offers a distinctive learning environment through its School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. The programme is recognised for its flexibility, allowing students to choose between a Technical Track for those with computing backgrounds and a Management Track for aspiring leaders from various undergraduate disciplines.

Students benefit from instruction by faculty members with extensive industry experience, fostering a curriculum that remains relevant to current security challenges. The online format encourages networking with a global cohort of peers, providing a broad professional community that extends well beyond the virtual classroom environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 10344 per semester
National fee: USD 10052 per semester
Local fee: USD 2821 per semester

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Syllabus

The programme consists of six core courses and four elective modules. These courses focus on the essential domains of modern cybersecurity and risk mitigation. Modules may include:

CISSP Certification
Human factors in Information Security
Security Policy Development
Managing Risk
Legal Issues in Information Security

Careers with Information Security Management

Graduates are well-positioned to enter a rapidly expanding job market, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting significant growth in the cybersecurity sector. The programme equips students for high-level leadership and technical roles across various industries facing a shortage of security professionals.

Potential career pathways for graduates include becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Cybersecurity Manager, or Chief Security Officer (CSO). Other common destinations include roles as a Security Architect, Chief Security Analyst, or Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager within global organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Systems Security

Principles of Information Security Management

Information Security Policy Development

Information Risk Management

Legal Issues in Information Security

Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Augusta, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 288 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants from foreign colleges and universities must use an approved transcript evaluation service. An official course-by-course transcript evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required.

Degrees awarded from international universities and colleges must be verified as the U.S. equivalent of a Bachelor's or higher degree.

Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation based on official transcripts and documents be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20104 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5642 USD / year

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Funding

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