Bachelor's Degrees

Prepare to be a leader in the protection of valuable data assets.

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Master's Degrees

Develop next-generation cyber skills to anticipate and avoid cyber threats.

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Certificates3

Quickly develop cyber security qualifications with just 12 to 18 credits.

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UMUC Magazine Publishes Cyber Security Special Edition

Read The Achiever magazine for a fascinating look at cyber security trends and how UMUC is training tomorrow's cyber leaders.

Stories include the challenges of hacking, tracking and attacking in the virtual world; a look at how the Old Line State became the epicenter of cyber security; and a profile of the UMUC team making waves in cyber security competitions.

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Answering the Call for Cyber Security Education

UMUC is wired into the cyber security industry, offering leading-edge cyber security degree and certificate programs.

Quick Facts

76%

Percent of cyber jobs that require a bachelor's degree2

12:1

Rate of cyber security job growth vs. total labor market growth4

73%

Percent increase in cyber security jobs in the last five years4

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Strong Defense Not Enough to Secure U.S. Cyber Space, Says Cohen

Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen keynotes UMUC Cybersecurity Scholarship Gala
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UMUC Receives $25,000 Gift from Deloitte LLP for Scholarships

New scholarship available for UMUC students pursuing graduate degrees in cyber security.
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1 Source: Washington Post, "Cybersecurity experts needed to meet growing demand," May 29, 2012
2 Source: Based on a 2012 survey of jobs in Maryland published in the Cyber Security Jobs Report
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4 Source: CIOJournal, "Demand for cyber security jobs is soaring," March 4, 2013