Information Assurance Master’s Degree Aspire to Achieve
36
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026
As the digital world continues to expand, so does the need for qualified and trained experts who can ensure the safety and efficiency of data networks. Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems (IS) – Information Assurance (IA) program can equip you for success in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Throughout this program, you can learn how to identify and respond to threats from hackers and cybercriminals.
Whether you want to advance in your current field, launch a new career, or prepare for doctoral studies, our program can help you achieve your goals. You can develop the skills needed to prevent attacks on valuable data and information.
Partner with us and prepare to help businesses secure their data, maintain confidentiality, and run efficient information systems.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems (IS) – Information Assurance (IA).
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More and more companies are transitioning to internet-based operations, and they rely heavily on IA professionals to keep their information safe. At Liberty, you can develop the skills needed to fight and prevent cybercrime in your organization.
Our master’s in information assurance is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can earn your degree from anywhere in the world and easily access your course materials whenever you need them. The best part? You can stay fully invested in your family, job, and community while achieving your academic goals!
Our IS professors have years of real-world experience in the field of information security. With their guidance, you can gain new skills that will help set you apart in the cybersecurity industry. Our faculty are knowledgeable in their field, passionate about what they do, and firmly rooted in the Christian faith.
At Liberty, you won’t just get a degree — you’ll explore practical ways to live out biblical principles in the workplace. You’ll be equipped to serve as a Champion for Christ in your career, wherever God is calling you.
Our core courses provide advanced training in leadership, IT infrastructure, legal issues, and systems analysis. You can learn how to identify emerging technologies, assess human interaction with computers, and manage effective information systems. You will also complete an integrated thesis project, allowing you to synthesize your knowledge and solve IS challenges.
Within the information assurance cognate, you can learn how to proactively defend against cyber disasters and minimize the negative effects of malicious attacks. You’ll also explore the policies, laws, and regulations related to cybercrime. With this knowledge, you can help your company assess risks, maintain privacy, and recover from attacks in the event of a security breach.
IS professionals don’t just work with technology — they manage teams of people in business environments. Our information assurance master’s program can help you gain the leadership skills needed to oversee operations and accomplish important business objectives.
The modern business environment relies heavily on web-based servers, telecommunications, and network systems. Because of this, it’s vital that you know how to communicate effectively with a variety of cybersecurity professionals. Throughout your cybersecurity career, you’ll also need to navigate many types of ethical challenges. Our program covers these topics and more!
Throughout your IS and IA courses, you can learn how to:
Some of the roles you may qualify for after earning this degree include:
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
Please see the Online Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Information assurance specialists seek to safeguard information and manage risk factors related to the storage and transmission of important data.
Our information assurance master’s degree can help you pursue new job opportunities or advance to management positions. Some of the roles you may be suited for include:
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