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Cybersecurity

Format & Location

Online

School/College

School of Engineering and Computing
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Start Dates

Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

18-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

credits

30

cost per credit

$1,095

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Earn your Mater of Science in Cybersecurity with  hands-on lab environments, simulations and real-world security casework. Fairfield's MS in Cybersecurity combines flexible online learning with technical training to prepare graduates for leadership in digital defense, cyber risk management, and security strategy.

What You'll Learn and Do 

Train practically in an in-demand field.

Develop the knowledge and technical expertise you need to step into the cybersecurity workforce. In this program, you’ll take part in real-life simulations through Fairfield’s fully remote computer systems Cybersecurity Lab. In this online program you will:

  • Conduct simulated attack-and-defense exercises
  • Participate in a capstone that will challenge you to address large scale cyber threats facing organizations
  • Analyze real-world cyber threat scenarios
  • Respond to incident response simulations
  • Perform vulnerability management assessments and risk evaluations 

Build in demand technical skills and build industry connections. 

Build meaningful relationships with engineering professionals throughout your time in the program. Industry partnerships and affiliations result in a high employment rate for Fairfield’s engineering graduates in all sectors of business, government, and academia. Core skill areas include:

  • Network security and architecture
  • Data mining and business intelligence 
  • Cloud computing & security fundamentals 
  • Cyber defense strategy & systems security 
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning 

 

Prepare for High-Growth Cybersecurity Careers

The curriculum aligns with industry-recognized certifications and workforce needs, helping position graduates for competitive masters in cybersecurity jobs across Connecticut and nationwide. Cybersecurity professionals are in demand across healthcare systems, financial institutions, government agencies, and technology organizations. Cybersecurity jobs include:

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst 
  • Cyber Risk Consultant
  • Information Security Specialist 
  • Compliance & Risk Analyst 
  • IT Security Manager 

 

Lead with Ethical and Strategic Cyber Decision-Making

Graduates leave prepared not only to defend systems -- but to lead cybersecurity initiatives with accountability and foresight.  With a MS in cybersecurity, you will contribute to security teams and forge engineering solutions across industries. In this cybersecurity program you will: 

  • Evaluate organizations security controls and impact of cybersecurity decisions
  • Apply ethical frameworks to digital risk management and software engineering methods
  • Understand regulatory and compliance environments 
  • Develop high-level communication skills for executive cross-functional collaboration
  • Better understand threat intelligence and security breaches through coursework to make informed decisions
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Course Requirements

MS in Cybersecurity

30 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Accreditations

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The School of Engineering and Computing at Fairfield University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency, effective through 2030. The result of a three-year application process, this prestigious designation recognizes the University’s commitment to cybersecurity education and its role in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure.

Learn From Industry Experts

The faculty in Fairfield’s Master of Cybersecurity Program have decades of experience in the field. Their work has included leading corporate information security teams, engineering web-based and native applications, and investigating international technology information crimes. Benefit from their insights and guidance as you work toward your MS in cybersecurity.

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Mirco Speretta
Mirco Speretta
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

Meet Your Graduate Admission Counselor

The MS in Cybersecurity is taught by professionals in the field so students can engage in solutions to real life cybercriminal attacks. With supportive faculty teaching the latest technological trends, we learn hands-on fraud and threat prevention strategies in the classroom that can be applied immediately in the workplace."

– Connor Gayle MS'25

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