Cybersecurity
About the Program
Master Cyber Leadership
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity offered by the TSYS School of Computer Science provides students with the opportunity to join the cybersecurity workforce as well-qualified professionals. Students learn how to protect critical information infrastructures by developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate cybersecurity techniques, policies, and practices to help prevent, detect and eliminate security threats.
Customize Your Degree
Cyber Defense (Concentration)
Master ethical hacking, digital forensics, and intrusion detection to protect systems and networks from evolving threats.
Cybersecurity Management (Concentration)
Lead cyber teams and guide organizations through compliance, policy creation, and enterprise-level security planning.
Captains Career Course (CCC)
U.S. Army CCC trainees may earn up to 9 pre-approved credit hours toward their degree. .
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours
Delivery Format:
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Completion Time:
3-4 semesters
Academic Unit:
TSYS Center for Cybersecurity
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% online format available
- As a U.S. Army CCC trainee, you’ll earn up to 9 pre-approved credit hours toward a master’s degree.
- Learn ethical hacking, digital forensics, and regulatory compliance
- Real world capstone project or internship experience
- Faculty with research and industry expertise in threat prevention and response
- Focus on hands-on tools and current standards
The program follows the latest ACM 2017 Cybersecurity guidelines and NSA Academic Excellence standards, offering strong industry connections and hands-on training. Supported by expert faculty and advanced facilities like Range Force and NetLab, it effectively prepares students to become skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Jianhua Yang
Professor
Columbus State University has been transforming lives through excellence in education for over 60 years. We're committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for every student.
Yogesh Botcha
‘26, MS in Cybersecurity
Columbus State University has been transforming lives through excellence in education for over 60 years. We're committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for every student.
Zoee Rasso
Art Student
What Can You Do With This Degree?
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
