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Online Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Systems

Develop the Skills for High-Demand Data Security Roles

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Advance Your Career in Cyber Security and Information Systems

If you’re ready to advance into a field where your work makes a measurable impact, the St. John’s Online cyber security and information systems master’s degree can help you get there. This program offers the flexibility working professionals need, paired with a values-centered approach that emphasizes responsibility, leadership, and the public good.  

Here, you’ll join a community committed to helping you grow into a trusted security professional. It’s a supportive, career-focused program designed to help you grow in a fast-moving field. 

Time to Complete

24 months 

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission with priority deadlines of April 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring)

Credit Hours

30

Cost per Credit

$1,000

Program Details

St. John’s Online cyber security and information systems master’s degree gives you the advanced skills to defend organizations against fast-moving digital threats. As demand for cyber protection surges across every industry, this fully online program builds real-world experience through hands-on projects, ethical hacking exercises, an in-depth network defense and intrusion detection curriculum, and training in analytics and data mining in cybersecurity. Backed by St. John’s mission-driven approach and expert faculty support, you’ll gain the flexibility, confidence, and technical strength to advance into high-impact cyber security roles. 

Curriculum

Develop the Tools and Tactics That Stop Real Threats

Your coursework combines essential cyber security and information systems fundamentals with hands-on training in threat detection, ethical hacking, data analytics, and enterprise systems. You’ll also strengthen core competencies in areas like cryptography and secure scripting, building the precision and technical fluency needed in advanced security roles.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Core training in network defense, secure scripting, cryptography, and the legal standards that guide modern cyber operations
  • A specialization in Cyber Security, Data and Analytics, or IT Enterprise to sharpen your technical strengths
  • A capstone or thesis that puts your skills to work on real-world security challenges 

Admission & Aid

St. John’s Online works to make your degree both affordable and accessible. Our admissions process is designed to be clear and flexible, with a holistic review of your academic background and interests, plus an online portal that keeps every requirement in one place from application to decision. Students seeking federal aid assistance like federal student loans are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. John's University's Federal School Code is 002823. Visit studentaid.gov to review basic eligibility requirements, program details, and to complete the FAFSA. 

Your Next Steps: 

Build the Cyber Security Skills Urgently Needed in Top Roles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M.S. in Cyber Security and Information Systems fully online?

Yes. You can complete the entire degree 100% online, giving you the freedom to learn wherever and whenever it works for you.

How long will it take to finish the program?

Most students wrap up the degree in about 24 months, with the flexibility to move faster or slower based on their schedule.

What’s the cost of the program?

Tuition is $1,000 per credit for this 30-credit program. Additional university and general fees may apply, and full details are available on St. John’s Online Tuition page.

Claim Your Place in the Future of Cyber Security

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