Master's in Cybersecurity

A Degree Built for Future Cybersecurity Leaders Like YOU

Cybersecurity is more than a tech career, it is an high impact field where you can help protect our communities and organizations from ongoing digital threats. The MS in Cybersecurity program at the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science helps you build the skills and confidence to be that changemaker. 

Whether you're looking to advance your career or pivoting to cybersecurity, our program gives you the technical foundation and hands-on experiences to help you be career-ready. The program is also NSA-accredited and recognized by Fortune Recommends as one of the best in-person cybersecurity master’s programs.  

And there’s no better place to launch or accelerate your cybersecurity career than Denver, one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech hubs. When you join Ritchie, you’re won't just earn a degree, you'll be in a city where cybersecurity expertise gives you a competitive edge. 

Program at a Glance

We offer flexible in-person courses to accommodate your lifestyle and learning preferences. Start your application process today.

  • Start Dates: Fall (Sept.)

  • Curriculum: 48-60 Credit Hours

  • Term Length: 10 weeks

  • Format: In Person

  • Admission: No GRE or GMAT

  • Duration: 24 Months

  • Tuition: $41,232 - $51,540

  • Employer tuition reimbursement options available (contact Enrollment Advisor, Kevin for more info).

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Why Working Adults Choose DU’s MS in Cybersecurity

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Gain experience from practical hands-on projects

Your learning will be reinforced with practical, hands-on cybersecurity projects, giving you several opportunities to apply your skills and graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities. 

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Learn from Industry Leaders

Small cohorts mean you work closely with faculty who bring real world cybersecurity experience into the classroom. You’re not just learning concepts, you’re learning how experts think, solve problems, and lead.

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Courses that teach you to think strategically about cybersecurity

Learn to ask the right questions and address cybersecurity challenges in any context. Our courses provide you with a comprehensive understanding and tools across the cybersecurity domain, including protecting security information systems and infrastructure; detecting, countering, recovering, and preventing cyber incidents; ensuring availability and integrity of data resources; assessing security risk; and cybersecurity policy.

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Pursue your career interests with your capstone

Our program includes a capstone that helps you focus on what aspect of cybersecurity interests you the most. You can also choose to intern in the field or work on cutting-edge research or projects in whatever space you choose.

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Preparation for industry certifications

The courses align closely with industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and Network+, and CEH etc. While we don’t provide the certifications, the courses cover more in-depth material to help you take the certifications without much additional preparation. 

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No Tech Background Required

You don't need a computer science background to apply. We offer three introductory courses for career changers.

What You Will Learn

When you enroll in the cybersecurity graduate degree, you'll develop skills in areas such as: network security, ethical hacking, threat detection and response, secure software engineering, risk assessment and mitigation, and more. You’ll also complete hands on projects that help you build a portfolio demonstrating your technical abilities.

10-20 Students per cohort to work closely with program faculty

19,603 Cybersecurity job openings in Colorado

$155,200 Average base salary of Cybersecurity Engineer in Denver

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Stand Out with a Degree Backed by National Recognition

As a National Security Agency designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, DU delivers a curriculum that is industry relevant and career-focused. 

For students, this means: 

  • A degree that stands out to employers 
  • Training aligned with national cybersecurity priorities 
  • Confidence that your education meets industry expectations

Where Our Alumni Work

Graduates from our program can jump into virtually any field related to computer science and cybersecurity, including: Security Analyst, Pen Tester/Red-Teamer , Security Engineer, Network Security Operations , Cloud Security Engineer  and more.  

Our alumni have gone on to work with local companies like DarkOwl, as well as big names like Zoom, IBM, and Microsoft. They hold a variety of positions, ranging from Tier 1 analysts and penetration testers to cybersecurity managers, software engineers, and security specialists. Our degree equips you with the skills needed to pursue any cybersecurity career you desire. 

"If you are on the fence about getting a Master's degree in cybersecurity at DU, ask yourself, "What is my hesitation?" Is that hesitation over the degree or the institution? Because if it is the latter, nowhere else will you have a better opportunity to learn everything you need to know to enter into an interesting and fulfilling career."

Erich Harbowy, MS in Cybersecurity program alumnus Security Intelligence Engineer at Superhuman
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