Master of Science
Cybersecurity

Lead the Fight Against Cyber Threats

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity will strengthen your technical skills, expand your cybersecurity toolkit, and prepare you for advanced roles to protect an organization’s critical data and systems.

Through EWU’s hands-on, real-world curriculum, you’ll gain the expertise to identify, assess, and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across computer systems, networks, and cyber-physical environments. You’ll also develop expertise in forensics, incident response, and cyber-physical systems.

The program is aligned with National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence guidelines and the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Workforce Framework. These guidelines and frameworks help you build advanced knowledge in software and hardware security, computer systems, and network security.

Cybersecurity professionals are in demand across a wide range of sectors, including federal and local government agencies, technology companies, healthcare, finance, utilities, and many more. For students interested in emerging technologies, the MS in Cybersecurity also offers a concentration in Securing AI.

Earn your MS in Cybersecurity to advance your career, strengthen organizational security, and make a meaningful impact in a growing field.

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Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Internships: Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Applied Laboratory Work: Build practical, career-ready skills by working hands-on in labs that mirror professional lab environments.
  • Apprenticeship: Build career-ready skills through a structured program that combines hands-on training, paid work experience, and classroom instruction.
  • Co-ops (Cooperative Education): Spend six months or more in a full-time, career-related job that alternates with classes so you graduate with professional experience.
Cybersecurity students perform an in-class simulation

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.