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Two online graduate degrees in cybersecurity and intelligence

Cybersecurity Master’s Programs at Augusta University Online

We See Your Ability. Get the Cybersecurity Degree You Need to Back it Up.

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$236 per credit hour in-state 

Designated by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity professionals serve as key defenders across organizations in the public and private sectors. As digital technologies continue to transform the ways we work, communicate and cooperate, adversaries are finding new tactics to deploy cyberattacks.

At Augusta University Online, we prepare dynamic leaders with the cutting-edge skills to combat cyber threats and prevent cyber-related risks. Our master’s degree programs serve as pathways for working professionals and service members to advance their careers as cybersecurity leaders and strategists — whether that’s in a national defense organization or a growing tech company.

Develop Cyber Defense Strategies. Protect Critical Infrastructure.

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We’ve intentionally priced our information security and intelligence master’s programs at just $236 per credit hour for Georgia-based students so that your degree could be fully funded by your military education stipend.

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Experience the Augusta Difference

Through our military connections, we provide you with access to cybersecurity experts who can enhance your degree experience through networking opportunities and guest lectures.

About Augusta University Online

Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives. 

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Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS)

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The MAISS degree supports you on the path to national cyber defense leadership, preparing you to initiate intelligence and security policies that address war, terrorism, propaganda and misinformation for institutions such as the DOD and the NSA.

Great for:

  • Professionals pursuing leadership roles in national security, defense or intelligence agencies
  • Those interested in shaping cybersecurity policy at the federal or international level
  • Individuals motivated by counterterrorism, cyber warfare and information operations

Master of Science with a Major in Cybersecurity Management and Technology (MSCMT)

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The MSCMT degree teaches managerial information skills, research-backed security strategies and an expert-level understanding of cyber systems, preparing you to become a front-line cybersecurity leader in any organization, from business giants to startups.

Great for:

  • Aspiring cybersecurity managers and chief information security officers
  • Professionals seeking cybersecurity leadership in corporate, private sector or tech environments
  • Those interested in protecting organizations from emerging cyber threats in real time

Nationally Distinguished Cyber Defense Degrees

Augusta University Online is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As a graduate of Augusta University Online, you can be confident that you’ll have mastered the cutting-edge, industry-leading cybersecurity skills that’ll make you a highly sought-after information security professional.  

The online MAISS and MSMCT programs are designed specifically for busy professionals to complete their degree at a flexible pace that fits into their lives.

Learn from faculty with firsthand experience working for top security organizations, offering an unmatched level of professional insight.

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Choose Your Online Program

Program Credit Hours Cost per Credit Fees Total Tuition
Master of Education in Instruction 30 $230 $55 $6,955
Master of Science in Information Security Management 30 $230 $55 $6,955
Master of Public Health 45 $430 $155 $19,505
Certificate in Public Health 15 $430 $155 $6,605

Augusta University Online is committed to making our degrees as accessible as possible. That starts by offering more programs online, but it continues with affordable tuition for all students.

Tuition Rates by Program

$822 per credit hour out-of-state & $838 out-of-country

“These programs of study are crucial to our national security, and through this partnership, Augusta University and the Army Cyber Center of Excellence are demonstrating our commitment to creating a strong and consistent pipeline to fill key IT, cybersecurity and intelligence community roles throughout our city, state and nation.”

Brooks A. Keel, PhD

President, Augusta University (retired 2024)