Overview

The Cybersecurity (Online) M.Sc. at the University of Southern Maine provides advanced technical training for professionals seeking to lead in the digital security sector. This comprehensive programme is designed to address the critical shortage of highly skilled experts capable of protecting complex information infrastructures. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical simulation exercises.

This degree is delivered through a strategic partnership between the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine at Augusta. Candidates can choose between a capstone project or a research thesis, allowing for specialisation in a specific area of interest. The flexible online format ensures that working professionals can balance their academic pursuits with existing career commitments.

Why Cybersecurity (Online) at the University of Southern Maine?

The programme holds a prestigious national designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. This recognition is granted by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ensuring the curriculum meets rigorous federal standards. Students learn from doctoral-level faculty who have served as consultants for high-level government organisations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 526 per credit
National fee: USD 526 per credit
Local fee: USD 526 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on ethical behaviour and the technical mastery of cyber assets. Modules may include:

Cybersecurity
Information Systems Security
Forensic Computer Examination
Security Operations
Security Administration
Risk Management
Cyber Defense Education

Careers with Cybersecurity (Online)

Graduates are prepared to serve as the primary line of defence for government agencies and major corporations. The programme qualifies individuals for diverse roles including security administrator, risk manager, and security operations specialist. The demand for these professionals is growing rapidly across all sectors, outperforming many other areas of the technology industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database and Application Security

Cybersecurity Investigations

Network Security Management

Cyber Laws, Policies, and Ethics

Project Management in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs.
Pay the US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants).
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
Evaluations must be course-by-course and provide verification that the degree you hold is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United States
NOTE: Some universities in Canada are exempt

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7890 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7890 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7890 USD / year

≈ 7890 USD / year

Funding

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