Overview

This graduate Cybersecurity program from West Virginia University emphasizes secure system design, risk assessment, and defense strategies while fostering innovation and lifelong learning to keep pace with evolving cyber threats. You will be equipped to address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals across industry, government, and research sectors.

Keep Systems Safe

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity offered by Statler's Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University is a fully online graduate program designed to equip you with the advanced technical skills needed to protect digital systems, networks, and critical infrastructure. Tailored for professionals and recent graduates with backgrounds in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields, the program blends theoretical foundations with expertise in hardware and software security, secure software design, and critical infrastructure protection.

Blend theory with practice: Combine a strong theoretical foundation with applied skills in hardware and software security, secure system design, and critical infrastructure protection.
Customizable learning path: Choose from flexible elective options in areas such as biometric security, cybersecurity for smart grids, cloud and mobile systems security, and machine learning for cyber defense (electives are subject to change).
Hands-on technical focus: Enables you to design, implement, test, and critically evaluate secure systems and defense mechanisms across diverse real-world domains.
Flexible completion timeline: Fully online structure supports part-time or full-time study, allowing you to complete the program in one to three years.

Designed for diverse learners: Tailored for full-time professionals, career changers, recent graduates, and aspiring researchers seeking to advance in one of the fastest-growing and most impactful technology fields.

Career Paths

What can I do with a Cybersecurity M.S. degree?

Cybersecurity Engineer
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Analyst
Information Security Specialist
Network Security Architect
Cyber Defense Specialist
Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
Cloud Security Engineer
Incident Response Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Hardware and Embedded Systems Security Engineer
Cybersecurity Research Scientist
Risk and Compliance Manager
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Cybersecurity Principles
Ethics in Cybersecurity
Hardware Security and Trust
Advanced Networking Concepts
Engineering Secure Software

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a personal statement. Personal statements should be 750 to 1,000 words and double-spaced. This is an opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about your reasons to earn this degree and should not repeat the information on your resume.
Submit two (2) professional and/or educational references.
Submit official transcripts showing degree completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or a closely related field from an accredited University, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or better.
Students with a degree in other fields of study from accredited institutions, but having at least one year experience in cybersecurity may be considered for provisional admission.
Submit a resume that reflects your education and experience.
International applicants must meet the WVU requirement of English language proficiency.

Work experience

One year experience should be highlighted through reference letter(s) and other documents.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23550 USD / year

≈ 23550 USD / year
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In-State

23550 USD / year

≈ 23550 USD / year

Funding

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