Online Master of Arts in Global Security – Cybersecurity

In the Master of Arts in global security with a concentration in cybersecurity program, you’ll learn about important challenges facing the diplomatic, intelligence and military communities. By focusing on international cybersecurity, you can better understand the growing threat landscape faced by countries around the world.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

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What is global cybersecurity?

Global cybersecurity is a field that addresses digital threats to national security, international aid organizations and other groups around the world. In this program, you’ll learn about challenges posed by a range of threat actors facing the global cybersecurity field, and learn about ways to address those challenges. Thought leaders and practitioners from the cybersecurity field will teach you about current trends using specific cases and policy exercises.

Why is cybersecurity an international issue?

 

Global cybersecurity is important because the internet has made physical distance nearly irrelevant. International cybersecurity acknowledges that threats in the cyberspace domain cross borders effortlessly. In fact, cyber operations very likely form an important component of foreign actor’s campaigns to achieve their desired objectives, to include interfering with domestic policies and election integrity.

What’s unique about this master’s in global security with a concentration in cybersecurity program?

 

This global security with a concentration in cybersecurity program boasts access to highly specialized and topical course content. Course material features renowned thinkers and interviews with government leaders, leading scholars and thought leaders, prize-winning journalists and military leaders. You can also benefit from the degree’s connection to the Center for the Future of War (CFW) and the New America think tank. The global cybersecurity concentration includes contributions from distinguished faculty, including Peter W. Singer and Lt. Gen. Robert Schmidle, a former leader in the United States Cyber Command.

It’s important to note that this program focuses on a holistic approach to international cybersecurity. As such, the program is focused on the policy and strategy level so you don’t need a background in computer science or engineering to apply.

Does my global security degree 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 will appear on both your diploma and transcripts.

Cybersecurity classes

This cybersecurity degree concentration is designed to fit your schedule. You can complete courses from anywhere at your own pace while working or raising a family. The program culminates in a capstone project, such as a research paper, group project or policy memo.

Throughout the curriculum, topics and course content may be informed by current events, with inspiration provided by the annual Global Security Forum, the CFW Spring Speaker Series and events hosted by the International Security Program from New America. Available classes are regularly expanding. Options currently include:


Core

Overview of Cybersecurity


Core

Cybersecurity Threats and Trends


Core

Cybersecurity Global Politics and Resiliency


Core

Cybersecurity Planning and Strategy


Elective

Security Studies


Elective

Future of War


Elective

Understanding Conflict and War


Elective

Law of War


What can I do with a cybersecurity degree concentration?

Global security with a cybersecurity concentration graduates may work in diplomacy, international development, the military or the private sector. You can consider roles in cybersecurity, law enforcement, management, intelligence or other fields. Some careers you might pursue include:

Consultant

Cybersecurity analyst

Federal government policy analyst

Multinational company policy analyst

Private sector policy analyst

Learn from the people who have led international cybersecurity efforts

What makes the Master of Arts in global security with a concentration in cybersecurity unique is its incredible faculty. The program builds on the expertise of more than 100 Arizona State University faculty, including experts on conflict studies, international justice, strategy, gender issues and global politics. Courses are also taught by former top government officials, former military, award-winning journalists and top scholars in international law, global affairs, humanitarian assistance and strategy, many of whom are thought-leaders in their fields. These include:

  • Peter Bergen.
  • Peter W. Singer.
  • David Kilcullen.
  • LTG(R) Robert Schmidle.
  • Sarah Holewinski.
  • Ajit Maan.

Learn from the people who have led international cybersecurity efforts

What makes the Master of Arts in global security with a concentration in cybersecurity unique is its incredible faculty. The program builds on the expertise of more than 100 Arizona State University faculty, including experts on conflict studies, international justice, strategy, gender issues and global politics. Courses are also taught by former top government officials, former military, award-winning journalists and top scholars in international law, global affairs, humanitarian assistance and strategy, many of whom are thought-leaders in their fields. These include:

  • Peter Bergen.
  • Peter W. Singer.
  • David Kilcullen.
  • LTG(R) Robert Schmidle.
  • Sarah Holewinski.
  • Ajit Maan.

Admission requirements for the cybersecurity degree concentration

Applicants to the Master of Arts in global security program who wish to complete the cybersecurity concentration must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Application requirements

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Tuition calculator

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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