Pennsylvania State University – Online MPS in Information Sciences – Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Program Overview
Program Overview
According to Pennsylvania State University:
As part of the Penn State World Campus, the online MPS in IS program takes a multidimensional perspective on cyber-domains that is defined by using a socio-technical approach to generate solutions to complex problems. With the growing national focus on information assurance and cybersecurity, the degree is an excellent choice if you are interested in exploring in-depth the nature of information and networks and recognizing the multiple internal and external threats posed to cyberspace. The advanced degree consists of foundational courses combined with courses specific to cybersecurity and information assurance, which focus on information analysis, cybersecurity and information science training. Penn State is recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense. |
At a Glance
URL | https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/information-sciences-masters/overview |
Total credit hours | 33 |
Tuition per credit | Tuition and fees |
Accreditation | The Pennsylvania State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
Full-time/part-time/accelerated |
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Time to complete | Two (2) years |
Admission requirements | According to Penn State, to be eligible for admission to the Master of Cybersecurity program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
The most qualified applicants will be accepted into the program until all spaces for new students are filled. |