Strayer College

What you'll study

The program comprises 10 master’s courses (each 11 weeks long). Course design requires one hour of classroom or online activity plus at least two hours of outside study per credit hour per week; a standard course is structured for 135 total student hours and a typical week’s workload for one course is about 13.5 hours. Learning outcomes highlighted by the program include:

• Administering and maintaining IT system performance and security.
• Identifying threats and investigating cybersecurity events and digital crimes.
• Applying techniques to mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents on IT systems.

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific admission prerequisites. Prospective applicants should contact Strayer University for current requirements and application instructions.

Career prospects

The curriculum prepares graduates to lead efforts to safeguard organizational data and defend IT systems through education, process implementation and threat mitigation. Emphasis on incident investigation and threat analysis aligns with roles in security operations, incident response, digital forensics and IT security administration.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Published program costs include $2,540 per course, a $65 technology fee each term, a one-time $150 degree conferral fee and a $100 resource kit charge per course. Strayer lists several cost-reduction options including an Alumni Master’s Scholarship (around $4,000), a promotion for enrolling in two master’s courses for 50% off tuition, a Civic and Community Alliance 25% tuition option for eligible civic/nonprofit roles, and potential transfer-credit related scholarships (eligibility rules apply). Strayer also offers a cost estimator tool and access to no-cost general education courses through an affiliate.