National University

What you'll study

The program requires nine core courses plus one chosen specialization. Core courses cover foundational and applied cybersecurity topics, delivered with prerequisites linking sequence and lab practice:

• Foundations of Cybersecurity — fundamental concepts, environment hardening, threats, defenses and ethical/legal considerations.
• Cyber Operations Tools and Techniques — hands-on defensive and offensive techniques demonstrated in virtual lab environments (prerequisite: CYB 600 with minimum grade B).
• Threat Modeling & Cyber Threat Intelligence — methods to build and use threat models and collect/utilize threat intelligence (prerequisite: CYB 601).
• Wireless and Mobile Security — design, planning, installation and maintenance of wireless security infrastructures with emphasis on information-warfare countermeasures (prerequisite: CYB 602).
• Network Security Monitoring & Incident Response — monitoring tools, techniques and incident response methods (prerequisite: CYB 604).
• Cloud Security & DevSecOps — cloud computing security implications and introductory DevSecOps tools and techniques (prerequisite: CYB 606).
• Master’s Project Sequence (CYB 699A/B/C) — a three-course, capstone project sequence begun after completing one specialization. Students produce an original, practical project integrating policy, regulatory and testing frameworks; project courses emphasize project management, collaboration and ethical/legal issues. CYB 699A and CYB 699B are graded H/S/U; CYB 699B requires a minimum grade of S to progress, and CYB 699C culminates in a panel presentation (prerequisites noted in course descriptions).

Specializations (12 semester credit hours) include:

• Enterprise Cybersecurity Management — courses on cybersecurity audits and assessments; cybersecurity policy development and legal/regulatory drivers; implementing and monitoring controls; and frameworks for enterprise cybersecurity program management (course prerequisites apply).
• Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing — courses on audits/assessments and legal/ethical considerations; applied penetration testing for networked and cloud systems; and red teaming/alternative analysis to view problems from an adversary perspective (course prerequisites apply).

Entry requirements

The program page specifies no application fee and states there are no essays or exams required for application. All applicants must interview with a Faculty Advisor before enrolling in their first course. Applicants should consult graduate admissions for full documentation and evaluation criteria; up to 9 semester credit hours of relevant graduate transfer credit may be applied if not already used toward another advanced degree.

Career prospects

The curriculum prepares graduates for roles that require both technical and managerial cybersecurity capabilities, such as security analyst, incident responder, cloud security specialist, penetration tester, audit/assessment specialist or cybersecurity program manager. Exact job titles and outcomes depend on prior experience, chosen specialization and local market conditions.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should contact National University’s admissions or financial aid office to learn about institutional aid, scholarships, employer tuition assistance and federal or private loan options; transferable graduate credits can also shorten time-to-degree and reduce overall cost.