Master’s in Cyber Security
Be a Defender of Cyberspace with Liberty’s Cyber Security Master’s Program
With Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Cyber Security degree, you will take exciting classes that can help provide you with knowledge about advanced defense of computer and network security. This program can help equip you to combat existing threats and bolster systems to withstand future attacks. Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including the analytical framework necessary for the prevention, detection, countering, and recovery from security vulnerabilities and cyber incidents.
Additional items you’ll study include the tools, standards, and practices related to an organization’s cyberspace infrastructure. Soon, your goal to become a cybersecurity expert can become a reality with our Master of Science in Cyber Security degree program.
Cybersecurity specialists are the gatekeepers for most of the sensitive information in the world. Our MS in Cyber Security degree program professors are waiting for you to join them as they walk you through the intricacies of digital forensics and teach you methods and the rationale for ethical hacking.
Our cybersecurity master’s program at Liberty University seeks to produce men and women who are committed to the Christian faith and ready to bring their ethical and spiritual standards into the workforce. Whether you are pursuing a position of added responsibility or just getting started, Liberty’s cybersecurity program is a great next step to take in your cybersecurity journey.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Cyber Security Master’s Degree
Experienced Faculty with Real-World Insight
Study under professors who bring years of academic and industry experience in cyber security, risk management, and information assurance. They’re committed to mentoring you both professionally and personally.
State-of-the-Art Labs and Technology
Train with industry-relevant tools and systems in Liberty’s advanced cyber security labs. Our hands-on learning environment can help prepare you for real-world challenges in digital defense.
Faith-Based Academic Community
Join a community where your Christian worldview is valued. Liberty’s curriculum encourages ethical decision-making and integrity, qualities that are essential in cyber security leadership.
Career-Ready Curriculum
Our program integrates practical training, advanced theory, and opportunities for research, helping equip you with the skills to pursue roles in government, private industry, or defense sectors.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Cyber Security Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Cyber Security can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Digital forensics analyst
- Information security specialist
- Penetration tester/ethical hacker
- Security engineer
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Cyber Security?
Understanding the legal and technical implications of today’s digital age is critical to promoting justice and combating cyberattacks. Liberty’s master’s in cybersecurity can help you understand the language of the digital world through fascinating computer science courses. Each class will emphasize the importance of ethics as you learn to acquire, examine, and interpret digital evidence through cryptography and hacking.
Our master’s in cyber security degree seeks to help make you a valuable defender against cyberattacks through hands-on experience and real-world insight. On campus you can experience our Center for Cyber Excellence, which has a mission of establishing Liberty University as the premier location for cybersecurity study, research, and job placement.
Featured Cyber Security Courses
CSCI 511 – Digital Forensics
CSCI 605 – Applied Cryptography
CSCI 620 – Issues in Security, Privacy, and Anonymity
CSCI 632 – Ethical Hacking
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degree in Cyber Security?
Build Your Future
As one of the world’s largest Christian universities, Liberty offers a wide range of cybersecurity-focused degrees at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. These programs are designed to help you grow not only as a cybersecurity professional but also as a Christ-centered individual who can make a positive impact in the computer science industry.
Step Into a Growing Field with Confidence
The cybersecurity industry is expanding rapidly, and now is an ideal time to either begin your journey or advance your current career in the field. As a master’s student in cybersecurity, you’ll benefit from Liberty’s School of Business facilities, including our impressive 78,000-square-foot academic building with advanced technology and real-world training environments.
Cutting-Edge Learning Environment
You’ll have access to high-tech resources like a simulated stock trading room, information technology labs, and a fully equipped networking and data center. You’ll also find collaborative learning spaces, a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, and a 500-seat auditorium, all designed to help you engage, study, and grow in a professional setting.
Experts Who Care About Your Success
Our professors bring a blend of academic excellence and industry experience to the classroom, holding terminal degrees and offering hands-on insight. They are committed to your personal and spiritual development, walking alongside you through mentorship, prayer, and support as part of Liberty’s mission to Train Champions for Christ.
Admissions
How do You Become a Master’s in Cyber Security Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing:
- Computer programming
- Information systems
- Information systems management
- Information technology
- Management information systems
- Computer science
- Those without the appropriate bachelor’s degree will have their transcripts evaluated for 3 hours and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the following:
- C# Programming (CSIS 209)
- Algebra (MATH 121 or higher)
- Statistics (MATH 201)
- Networks (CSIS 331)
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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