Overview

The Cybersecurity Risk Management programme at Indiana University Bloomington provides a comprehensive framework for protecting government agencies and private organisations from evolving digital threats. This interdisciplinary degree integrates perspectives from technology, business, and law to prepare the next generation of security leaders. Students gain the expertise required to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust defence strategies in an increasingly interconnected global landscape.

Why Cybersecurity Risk Management at Indiana University Bloomington?

This innovative programme is the first in the United States to unite three top-ranked schools: the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, the Kelley School of Business, and the Maurer School of Law. This unique partnership ensures that graduates possess a multifaceted understanding of cyber defence that spans technical skills, corporate risk management, and legal policy. Students benefit from a curriculum developed with industry input and have access to the IU Cybersecurity Clinic and dedicated mentoring from experienced professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28432 per year
National fee: USD 28432 per year
Local fee: USD 28432 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to customise their studies through specific concentrations in technology, business, law, or artificial intelligence. Modules may include:

Technical Cybersecurity Skills
Information Technology Risk Management
Cybersecurity Law and Policy
Artificial Intelligence
Applied Research
Capstone Project

Careers with Cybersecurity Risk Management

Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles such as information security analysts, policy developers, and cybersecurity leaders. The programme emphasises practical career preparation through a mandatory capstone project where students solve real-world issues for active organisations. Additionally, the curriculum supports professional advancement by providing resources for industry-recognised certifications, including CISSP exam preparation. Graduates are well-positioned to secure roles in government agencies, healthcare infrastructure, and global business sectors where strategic risk management is essential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security and Software Assurance
Malware: Threat & Defense
Organizational Informatics and Econ. of Security
Legal and Social Informatics of Security
Systems and Protocol Security and Info. Assurance
Cryptography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Risk Management Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 431 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree or the U.S. equivalent.
Have a minimum program GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in your undergraduate coursework. Applicants with unique academic circumstances should contact us to review this requirement.
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If English is not your native language, you must earn a minimum score of 96 (internet-based) or 600 (paper-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and your scores cannot be more than two years old.

Tuition Fees

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28432 USD / year

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28432 USD / year

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Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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