The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals across industries.

Offered jointly by the College of Business Administration and the College of Arts and Sciences, the program features two distinct emphasis areas, Information Systems and Technology (IST) and Computer Science (CS), allowing students to tailor their education to their career goals. Whether you're seeking to lead cybersecurity initiatives from a business and management perspective through the IST emphasis, or dive deep into the technical and analytical aspects of cybersecurity with the CS emphasis, UMSL’s flexible, industry-driven curriculum provides the tools and expertise needed to thrive in this critical field.

UMSL's Master of Science in Cybersecurity is ranked No. 3 on the list of Best Master’s in Cybersecurity Degrees for 2025 by Fortune. 

UMSL is designated as a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program managed by the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). 

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Information Systems and Technology Emphasis

The Information Systems and Technology emphasis focuses on cybersecurity management, honing the skills you need to easily take on information security and IT management roles. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity with IST emphasis is a validated program of study within UMSL’s CAE-CD designation.

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Computer Science Emphasis

The Computer Science emphasis builds on the foundation of an undergraduate cybersecurity or computer science degree and expects students to have prior background in foundational computer science areas or complete some foundational courses upon entry. This emphasis is designed to be focused on technical aspects of cybersecurity and provides greater depth than that afforded at an undergraduate level.

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