Cyber Security (M.S.)

Elevate your career prospects with an online graduate degree in the fast-growing, high-demand field of cyber security.

Energy networks, defense, transportation, health care and manufacturing are all run on vital system that makeup our infrastructure. But there are vulnerabilities with these systems — some known and others yet unknown — that are ripe for harmful cyberattacks. UND's online master's degree in cyber security offers a graduate-level education to give you the skill to lead the way in thwarting cyber attacks.

Why Study Cyber Security at UND?

Today's world is highly dependent on technologically driven systems. Threats can come from anywhere in the world, so it's vital that to have a workforce that has advanced skills to lead the next generation of protectors. Skilled cyberattack guardians are needed for the ongoing fight to keep systems and communities safe from infrastructure cyber attacks, and individuals protected from theft of financial and personal information.

With the cyber security UND graduate program, you'll benefit from a program that offers you a chance to gain advanced expertise to be able to address the complexity of critical infrastructure and information security concerns. In addition, you'll have plenty of opportunities to participate in cyber security research.