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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

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Study at an accredited university

Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.

$318 per credit for in-state students

$499 per credit for out-of-state students. $250 per credit for military students.

Finish faster

Apply up to 90 credits to your degree with UMGC's generous transfer credit policies.

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Careers

Prepare for a wide-range of career options with a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity management and policy

This program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in a growing and in-demand industry. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.

Prepare for cybersecurity careers in a wide-range of professional fields
Gain skills that translate to a number of industries, including healthcare, finance, homeland security, information security, and many more.
Benefit from 35% job growth by 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Advance your career in an in-demand industry with a degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.
Graduate with real-world experience
Continuously evolving curriculum designed to prepare graduates for management roles.
Earn a respected degree
Grab the attention of hiring managers with portfolio-building projects and strong cyber curriculum. UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

Application Deadlines

Applications are now open.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

  • Fall 1 2024: August 13, 2024
  • Fall 2 2024: September 17, 2024

Launch your career in Cybersecurity

In this program, students may learn to:

  • Evaluate technology applications to support the cybersecurity goals and objectives of an organization.
  • Develop, deploy and monitor real-time cybersecurity solutions.
  • Communicate through technical writing to effectively explain about cybersecurity in organizational settings.
  • Cybersecurity management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology.

In this program, students may learn to:

$102,600 median salary for Information Security Analysts

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

35% job growth by 2031

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

750,000+ openings for cybersecurity professionals across the US

According to CyberSeek's Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heatmap, 2023.

You may qualify for in-demand jobs

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Computer Network Support Specialist

  • Computer Network Architect

  • Database Administrator

  • Database Architect

  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Make powerful professional connections as a UMGC graduate

Graduates of University of Maryland Global Campus’ join a network of accomplished alumni and build lifelong global connections.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, UMGC can help you on the next steps in your career journey.  Take advantage of the great career resources to get you started.

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Start your application today

Submit your application by August 13, 2024.