Master’s in Cybersecurity (MS) | Evening & Online

30 credits • Start Fall, Spring, Summer • No GRE for 3.0+ GPA

  • Learn ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, and IT risk/governance.
  • STEM-designated degree with hands-on labs and 8-week course options.
  • National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C)–recognized program.

 

 

 

DEFENDING THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE LOOKS LIKE
YOU

Earn Your Masters in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Advance your career defending modern organizations from real-world threats

CU Denver’s 30-credit Master’s in Cybersecurity blends hands-on technical training—ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security—with risk management and leadership skills employers value. With evening and online course options and multiple start terms, you can finish at your pace while building a portfolio of applied projects and connections across Denver’s tech community.

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The Business School Advantage:

  • Flexible Learning Options: Classes are offered full-time, part-time, in the evening, and online to accommodate working professionals.​
  • Small Class Sizes: Benefit from a 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and a collaborative learning environment.​
  • Extensive Industry Connections: Leverage our network of over 300 industry partners and insights from over 40 top business leaders who serve on our advisory board.​
  • Flexible Learning Options: Complete your degree fully online, designed for both full-time professionals and students globally.

Advance your career in the growing field of cybersecurity with CU Denver

 

 

Cutting-Edge Courses 

Take courses on ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, and IT risk management to stay ahead in the cybersecurity field.​

 

 

Innovation Focus 

Cultivate your ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex security challenges using design thinking methodologies.​

 

 

Practical Skills 

Engage with real-world network security tools and programming languages through hands-on experiences that build your practical skills in cybersecurity.

 

 

Global Perspective 

Gain a comprehensive understanding of international cybersecurity ecosystems and the regulatory frameworks that shape them, preparing you for global security challenges.​

 

Accessible Entry Point 

A core course in Python Programming Fundamentals ensures all students develop necessary coding skills, regardless of their background.​

 

 

Required Experiential Component

Complete a Design Science Practicum or pursue an internship, gaining real-world experience in high-stakes security environments.

 

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Job Growth & Career Opportunities

Cybersecurity is among the fastest-growing U.S. careers with strong pay and steady demand—especially for professionals who can pair technical depth with risk and leadership skills.

 

29%
projected U.S. job growth for information security analysts
(2024–2034)

US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

$124,910
median U.S. pay for information security analysts
(May 2024)

US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

$171,200
median U.S. pay for computer & IT managers
(May 2024)

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Our Master of Science graduates step into roles safeguarding cloud, data, and critical systems across finance, healthcare, energy, and the public sector. Denver’s tech economy is competitive, with statewide wages running ~11% above the U.S. average—so your skills travel well locally and nationally (GovDelivery, 2024). 

Roles you can pursue

  • Security Analyst (SOC)
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • GRC / Cyber Risk Analyst
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist
  • Security Engineer / Architect
  • Cybersecurity Product or Program Manager

 

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