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How to advance your credentials in
Cybersecurity in 7 easy steps

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How to advance
your credentials in
Cybersecurity
in 7 easy steps

Talk to our Admissions Advisor

Get a degree from an
Accredited American
University.

Make sure the degree
includes industry-
recognized certifications
at no additional cost.

Check if you can
redeem earned credits
for certification to save
money and time.

Confirm that there are
flexible online payment
plans at zero interest.

Verify that world-class
education is at your
fingertips anytime,
anywhere.

Demand real-world
experience with iLabs.

Insist that you learn
from faculty who are
from the industry.

Come learn at ECCU
Your gateway to a great career in Cybersecurity!

Key Facts

Mode of Study:
100% Online

New Intake Date:
Oct 4th

Medium of Instruction:
English

Our Programs

ECCU’s Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) program prepares professionals to assume cybersecurity and information assurance leadership roles in corporations, agencies, and organizations. A curriculum rich in computer security management, IT security threat assessment, incident response, organizational management and behavior and leadership, challenges students to become creators of knowledge and inventors of processes. The Masters programs focus on developing the necessary skill sets needed to become job ready.

MSCS Specializations:

MSCS in Security Analyst

  • Certified Network Defender (C|ND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
  • EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
  • Licensed Penetration Tester (L|PT)

MSCS in Cloud Security Architect

  • Certified Network Defender (C|ND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
  • EC-Council Certified Secure Programmer (E|CSP)

MSCS in Digital Forensics

  • Certified Network Defender (C|ND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
  • Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI)

MSCS in Incident Management & Business Continuity

  • Certified Network Defender (C|ND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
  • EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional
  • EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)

MSCS in Executive Leadership in Information Assurance

  • Certified Network Defender (C|ND)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)


At the end of their respective programs, students will be able to attain up to 4-industry-recognized certifications from EC-Council depending on their chosen specialization. This is dependant on successful completion of the exams

Average salary of MSCS holders
As per, Payscale, the average salary of a cybersecurity professional in the United States with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree is $85,000. These salaries range between $72,000 to $118,000, depending on one’s job role and capabilities.
Job Prospects after a Masters in Cybersecurity Degree

  • Information Security Manager/Specialist
  • Risk/Vulnerability Analyst/Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • Computer Network Defender
  • Application Security Engineer/Manager
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Systems Security Analyst
  • Cyber Defense Analyst
  • Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Security Officer

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Accreditations & Recognitions

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accredited online cyber security degree
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