Become equipped to analyze and manage cybersecurity and IT strategies for businesses.
UMass Boston’s Cybersecurity Certificate and Information Technology Master’s programs prepare you to be a leader in cutting edge cybersecurity and IT strategies and techniques.
- Flexibility. Earn the STEM-designated Cybersecurity Certificate 100% online in 9 months, continue for two more semesters in in-person classes to earn a master's in IT.
- Specializations. The IT master’s is a STEM-designated program consisting of 10 courses with a mix of classroom and online experiences; customize your degree with a specialization in business analytics, cybersecurity, or IT management.
- Affordability. Online tuition among the lowest in the field, on campus tuition is half the cost of private grad school.
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UMass Boston’s Cybersecurity Certificate and Information Technology Master’s programs prepare you to be a leader in cutting edge cybersecurity and IT strategies and techniques.
- Flexibility. Earn the STEM-designated Cybersecurity Certificate 100% online in 9 months, continue for two more semesters in in-person classes to earn a master's in IT.
- Specializations. The IT master’s is a STEM-designated program consisting of 10 courses with a mix of classroom and online experiences; customize your degree with a specialization in business analytics, cybersecurity, or IT management.
- Affordability. Online tuition among the lowest in the field, on campus tuition is half the cost of private grad school.
Why study cybersecurity and information technology at UMass Boston?
- Earning potential. IT and cybersecurity professionals with an advanced degree typically earn over $100,000/year.
- Job prospects. The projected job growth rate is 11% for computer and information systems managers, and 31% for information security analysts through 2029, much faster than the average job growth rate for all occupations.
- Career advancement. UMass Boston alumni are in high demand for management positions in the tech sector, as well as positions as cybersecurity specialists, analysts, and managers.
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- Applications to start the Cybersecurity Certificate program this fall are due June 1.
- Applications to start the Information Technology master's program in the fall are due June 1. Spring applications are due November 15.
Ready to get started? Connect with UMass Boston today and start focusing on your future.