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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Department website: https://www.uwgb.edu/cybersecurity/

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity represents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares students to advance their careers and pursue their academic ambitions through leadership and management positions within the cybersecurity field. The degree represents a fully online, asynchronous curriculum comprised of 31 credits to include 5 core courses, 4 track courses, and 2 capstone courses (a one-credit capstone preparation course and a three-credit capstone course) to satisfy degree requirements. UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior offer the program jointly. The program equips students with the skills needed to effectively develop, implement and maintain a security strategy within diverse organizations and industry sectors. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in IT and operating system security, network security, cyber crime, legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity, and technical communications. Students must complete one of two unique tracks (Secure Systems Design or Digital Forensics & Security Management) which assist them in tailoring their coursework to meet their career goals. The curriculum was developed in alignment with defined requirements of the Center for National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and several established and recognized industry certifications.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Foundational - Students will describe key principles of cybersecurity.
  2. Networking & Network Defense - Analyze network infrastructures and protect them against threats. 
  3. Cybersecurity planning and management - Perform security risk analysis for an organization and develop system-specific security programs.
  4. Policy / Legal / Ethics / Compliance - Explain the role of policy, law, and ethics in cybersecurity and ensure compliance with relevant organizational policies and regulatory frameworks.
  5. Forensics - Forensically investigate and interpret security incidents.

Admission Requirements

Each student’s prior academic background is evaluated by the UW-Green Bay program Chair. Students who show exceptional promise but lack the minimal prerequisites may be admitted provisionally. Applicants are not required to take the GRE for admission.

The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.

In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:

  • A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Prerequisite coursework in Introduction to Computer Science (which must include significant programming content) and prerequisite coursework in Calculus or Statistics, with grades of a C or better. Please contact an enrollment adviser for details.
  • A personal statement describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the MS Cybersecurity program. Space for the personal statement is included in the online application.
  • International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog. Please note that this program is entirely online. International students are welcome to apply for and enroll in an online program. However, they are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program. 

Degree Requirements 

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program program is 100% online and offers two tracks of study to personalize student learning with tracks in Secure Systems Design and Digital Forensics & Security Management. The 31 credit program prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, protecting organizations, and important information in various industries. 

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:

  • Secure Systems Design
  • Digital Forensics & Security Management

Progress to Degree

Steps Toward the Degree

  1. The candidate applies to the Master of Cybersecurity program by submitting an application, official transcripts, resume, statement of intent and two letters of reference to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
  2. The candidate is admitted to the Master of Cybersecurity program by the program Chair.
  3. The student completes an Official Declaration of Master's Degree (GR-1 Form) indicating the area of emphasis they are completing. 
  4. The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
  5. The student is awarded a Master of Cybersecurity degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.