Overview
Key facts
Students of the program will become familiar with industry-recognized frameworks and methodologies, training them to take charge in the fast-paced world of information security.Students will be able to design an organization’s mobility solution while integrating mobile device management with these practices.
Finally, George Washington University graduates of our online Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance master’s degree will be able to manage threat vulnerabilities and exploits, designing and implementing cybersecurity situational awareness procedures for an organization to safeguard its sensitive data and sustain its fundamental operations. They will be ready to face the future of information assurance with the creative, technical, and managerial skills that employers are seeking in government, intelligence, and security analysts and executives.
Program Learning Objectives
The objectives of the master’s program in cybersecurity policy and compliance are to ensure that graduates:
- Analyze cyber incident forensics; forecast cyberattacks using predictive analytics modeling; and devise specific, actionable solutions that exceed traditional IT practices to emphasize cyber intelligence and mitigate risk by managing threat vulnerabilities.
- Formulate cybersecurity policies by developing cybersecurity situational awareness procedures, identifying laws, and applying processes to safeguard sensitive data while sustaining enterprise operations.
- Design an organization’s mobility solution that integrates mobile device management with industry best practices.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Information Policy
- Management of Information and Systems Security
- Security in Mobile Computing
- Information Security in Government
- Secure Cloud Computing
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
IT Security Cyber Security View 143 other Masters in IT Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
- In no more than 500 words, describe how the Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance program fits into your professional life and career objectives.
Tuition Fee
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International
17250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1150 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1150 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.