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Cybersecurity Management
Master of Cybersecurity Management
FORMAT OPTIONS: online or on campus, in St. Louis PROGRAM LENGTH: 10 courses (30 credit hours) TIME TO COMPLETE: 5 - 8 semesters
Sharpen your Game in Cybersecurity Response
From the very first course and throughout the program, you will combine theory with real-world applications to enhance your management skills, collaborative problem-solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies. The increasing risk of cybersecurity threats creates a continuous need for innovation and adaptation, making skilled cybersecurity leaders essential to any organization.
Washington University’s Master of Cybersecurity Management (MCSM) program offers dynamic courses that provide a forward-thinking leadership education. Our flexible, yet comprehensive, 10-course program equips you and your team to tackle the cybersecurity challenges of the future.
Future-focused Education
The MCSM program is designed for cybersecurity and information technology professionals looking to build on their existing training and experience, gaining a deeper understanding of what it takes to become a cybersecurity leader. From the first course and throughout the program, you will integrate theory with real-world applications to enhance your management acumen, collaborative problem-solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies.
Why consider the Master of Cybersecurity Management Program from WashU's Sever Institute?

• Experienced and engaged industry experts and instructors at a world-class, nationally ranked university
• An integrative curriculum focusing on today’s most important and complex security issues
• Flexible formats, including evening and on-line options to provide minimal disruption to your work and life
Experts Who Lead, Leaders Who Teach
Learn from cybersecurity thought leaders and industry professionals while building your professional network and enhancing your education. Our curriculum blends foundational technical knowledge with current cybersecurity issues, preparing you to make a meaningful impact at your organization and defend against threats at every level of the enterprise.


With an MCSM from WashU you will:
• Apply theoretical knowledge in real-world case studies
• Earn a highly-ranked graduate cybersecurity degree
• Join the network of world-changing, forward-thinking WashU alumni
Student-centered Cybersecurity Education
Your cybersecurity expertise has equipped you to envision a future free of cyber threats, allowing you to see the bigger picture and improve the world around you. At WashU, you can build on that experience with expert-led courses designed to help you master the nuance and complexity of effective leadership.
Flexible classes for working professionals
Ready to make a difference? Choose between our part-time online or part-time on-campus programs to make the most of your time. Learn more.
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