Computing Security MS


Computing Security: Online
Master of science degree
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Department of Computing Security
A degree driven by real-time employer demand
Cybersecurity jobs will grow 29% by 2030, outpacing the overall labor market growth. Search our curriculum and you’ll find the expertise and skills posted by employers in this growing field.
The computing security job market
96+
Average Annual Salary
29%
Employment Growth
34%
Postings in IT for Information Security
173k+
Job Postings in Last Year
Program Highlights
RIT is a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education and Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. In this master’s degree, you’ll learn from the same distinguished faculty as the on-campus program, and benefit from RIT’s leadership in this field.
This innovative program is designed to enable students to gain a foundation of computing security knowledge and apply that learning, joining a team of professionals to solve the challenges of ensuring secure computing environments. Students will prepare to become leaders within their organizations in the implementation of computing security and information assurance policies and practices.
This 30-credit degree may be completed in as few as 24 months. We offer Fall and Spring start dates.
Curriculum packed with high-demand skills

Functions
Information security skills are found in over ⅓ of job postings, and projected to grow 22%.

Programming
Python skills are projected to grow 61% by 2023.

Process
DevOps skills are projected to grow 108% by 2023.

Solutions
NIST Cybersecurity Framework skills are projected to grow 111%.
What you will learn
- How to manage, analyze, and draw inferences from big data—adapting to a diverse audience using business communication skills to effectively convey your insights
- How to use data mining—with tools including machine learning, software like SAS and R—to drive insightful decision-making
- How to apply statistics to the design and analysis of experiment-based industrial studies and clinical trials
Curriculum
Earn a credential as-you-go
Earn the advanced certificate in cybersecurity and advance your career, all while working toward your master of science in computing security. Four courses of the MS degree program may be fully applied toward a graduate advanced certificate.
Admission Requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) (for borderline cases, professional experience will be taken into account)
- Have a background in computer programming (two courses)
- Have satisfactory background in discrete mathematics and one course in statistics. Calculus recommended but not required
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
- Submit a current resume and personal statement.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from academic or professional sources.
- GRE scores are not required for domestic applicants.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.
Cost
The online MS in Computing Security requires 30 credits and costs $1,191 per credit hour (Academic Year 2020 – 2021). This tuition reflects the RIT Online discount of 43% off the MS in Computing Security campus-based program cost.
Keep in mind that there are many options available that may help you lower your costs. Learn more about resources available including:
- Military tuition benefits
- Support from employers
- Private scholarships
- Financing
- Payment plans
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