We were the first Michigan university to offer a master’s in cyber security, and we’re still ahead of the curve. Oakland University’s cyber security students and faculty are already working to counter tomorrow’s cyber security threats, using next-generation technology to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. You’ll study with nationally renowned cyber security researchers on our campus, while getting hands-on experience via cyber security internships and collaborative research with corporate and government partners. Recognized by the U.S. government, our cyber security degree takes you beyond state-of-the-art tools and techniques, vaulting you to the front of the fast-growing cyber security job market.
We were the first Michigan university to offer a master’s in cyber security, and we’re still ahead of the curve. Oakland University’s cyber security students and faculty are already working to counter tomorrow’s cyber security threats, using next-generation technology to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. You’ll study with nationally renowned cyber security researchers on our campus, while getting hands-on experience via cyber security internships and collaborative research with corporate and government partners. Recognized by the U.S. government, our cyber security degree takes you beyond state-of-the-art tools and techniques, vaulting you to the front of the fast-growing cyber security job market.
Our pioneering cyber security degree is one reason the U.S. government designated Oakland University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education in 2018. The recognition brings tangible benefits to master’s in cyber security students, including funds for scholarships and research.
The cyber security job market is experiencing extraordinary growth. The U.S. Defense Department alone is expected to hire more than 50,000 cyber security experts in coming years. State and local governments will also need to beef up their cyber defenses. And that’s to say nothing of the vast demand for cyber security professionals in the corporate sector.
Our master’s in cyber security can serve as a foundation for almost any cyber security career specialty. Possibilities include:
Our master’s in cyber security totals 32 credits. Half are foundational and core courses, and the other half include electives that enable you to develop your academic and career focus. The cyber security degree includes an optional master’s thesis based on original research.
Courses and electives address cyber security concepts related to: