Turbocharge your career – earn a master’s in Applied Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration. In as few as 30 credits, you can secure an exciting cyber defense career in this rapidly expanding industry.
Partnerships Drive Placement
Local business leaders and distinguished faculty collaborated to design our Computer Science curriculum. Gain real-world experience in crisis management, cybersecurity investigation, and digital risk analysis.
Gain unmatched experience in our state-of-the-art Cyber Range – a precise emulation of a real-world network designed to help you practice your training and develop cyber defense tactics. Beyond theory, you’ll evaluate simulated device, network, and cloud data threats with real security tools.
Investigate cybersecurity risks. Manage data crises. Execute live-fire protocols and software architecture exercises. Earn your master’s at CSU to transform your career.
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Create you
Experiential training and hands-on risk management skills give you differentiators that will set your resume apart from other candidates.
Finish Faster
Traditional master’s-level computer science programs require 36 credit hours. At CSU, we deliver efficient, high-quality instruction in just 30 - 34 credit hours, saving you time and money.
How We Create Cybersecurity Aces
With all the warmth from everyone at CSU I felt at home. This created an opportunity for growth and development while I got to interact with many people, which gave me certain soft skills that are ideal for my workplace. CSU helped me become a better, more well-rounded person.
Nationally
CSU’s online computer science program has been recognized as the #1 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Computer Science by College Choice. We've also been named the #3 Best Online Master’s Degrees in Computer Science by Computer Science Online.
International Student
International students can gain work experience in the U.S. for 12 months under the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT).
Earn your MS-ACS degree with a cybersecurity concentration and apply for the STEM OPT extension, which provides an additional 24 months of work eligibility after graduation.
Individualized Instruction
With small class sizes and an average faculty/student ratio of 18:1, you’ll get more individual direction when you complete your master’s degree at CSU.