Online Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security – Cybersecurity Policy and Management
Effective emergency management means a comprehensive risk reduction approach across all hazards. Cybersecurity risk and threat management has emerged as a key part of critical infrastructure protection and community safety and resilience in general. Arizona State University’s Master of Arts in emergency management and homeland security with a concentration in cybersecurity policy and management prepares emergency managers, first responders and security professionals to address cyber risk and threats.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/16/2024
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 33
What is cybersecurity policy and management?
Cybersecurity policy and management as a concentration in the Master of Arts in emergency management and homeland security degree program is aimed at mitigating and responding to digital threats. It involves:
- Building subject area knowledge to participate in cyber risk management efforts.
- Coordinating cyber incident response and recovery efforts.
- Creating strategies to mitigate cyber risk and threats.
- Developing and updating strategic planning on cyber risk as part of community risk reduction approaches.
- Helping build capacity for effective defenses against hackers and other malicious actors.
Businesses and governments alike increasingly rely on digital infrastructure. These systems can control sensitive processes and contain valuable and protected information. There’s a growing need for professionals who can mitigate risk and protect these assets.
This cybersecurity focus area is one of five concentrations offered in the Master of Arts in emergency management and homeland security degree. The concentrations give you the opportunity to develop subject area expertise in a specific area of emergency management and homeland security related to your career goals.
In the cybersecurity policy and management concentration, you’ll learn how to improve preparedness, response and recovery for a variety of hazards, but with a special focus on cyber threats in particular. You’ll gain expertise in cyber risk and threat management and learn how challenges in this area relate to critical infrastructure protection.
Does my cybersecurity management degree concentration say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Your concentration in cybersecurity policy and management will appear on both your diploma and transcripts.
Cybersecurity management courses
The cybersecurity policy and management concentration focuses on policy strategy and implementation, risk management, forensics, planning and incident preparedness. The concentration courses are built on a set of program core courses aimed at enhancing knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to emergency management and homeland security professionals. Core courses in the degree program include:
What can I do with a cybersecurity management degree concentration?
Cybersecurity policy and management professionals work in both the public and private sector. You can pursue a variety of roles related to leadership and management. Career paths include but are not limited to:
Learn from professionals in cybersecurity policy and management
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Learn from professionals in cybersecurity policy and management
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Cybersecurity policy and management degree concentration admission requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Nationally recognized public service programs
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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