Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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Norwich University's online Master of Science in Cybersecurity was selected as the #13 Best Online Master’s in Information Assurance and Security (Cybersecurity) by TheBestSchools.
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Secure What Others Depend On.
Cybersecurity protects more than networks and data. It protects the systems organizations rely on, the infrastructure communities depend on, and the missions that cannot afford to fail.
Norwich University's 30-credit online Master of Science in Cybersecurity prepares professionals to address those challenges with advanced technical knowledge, strategic perspective, and an understanding of cybersecurity as both an organizational and national security imperative. Courses can be completed in approximately 18 months, with students taking one six-credit, 11-week course at a time.
With more than two decades of recognized cybersecurity education, specialized concentrations, and opportunities to earn industry certifications aligned with Department of Defense cyber roles, Norwich brings uncommon depth to online cybersecurity education.
Take Your Education Beyond the Online Classroom
Norwich's international immersion opportunities bring online learning into an intensive, face-to-face academic experience, most recently in Berlin, Germany. Study alongside Norwich classmates, faculty, and international partners from around the world as you examine complex issues through site visits, expert discussions, collaborative learning, and firsthand engagement with the people and places connected to your field.
Designed to complement your online degree, these optional experiences offer a chance to apply what you've learned in a new environment, build relationships beyond the virtual classroom, and return to your studies with a broader perspective.
Norwich by the Numbers
Your Degree Isn't the Only Credential You'll Earn
Through Norwich's partnership with Hack The Box, cybersecurity students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications aligned with cybersecurity skills and Department of Defense cyber workforce roles.
• Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (CAPE)
• Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA)
• Certified Junior Cybersecurity Associate (CJCA)
• Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
• Certified Web Exploitation Expert (CWEE)
• Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (CWES)
• Certified WiFi Pentesting Expert (CWPE)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a cybersecurity or computer science background?
No. You do not need a specific undergraduate degree in computer science or cybersecurity to enter Norwich University's online Master of Science in Cybersecurity. However, you may need to prove baseline technical knowledge if your degree is in another specialty.
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Is Norwich recognized by the NSA for cybersecurity education?
Yes. Norwich has maintained a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Cyber Defense designation since 2001. This designation recognizes institutions that meet federal standards for cybersecurity education.
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What cybersecurity certifications can I earn?
Through Norwich's partnership with Hack The Box, students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in areas including defensive security, penetration testing, web exploitation, Active Directory penetration testing, and Wi-Fi penetration testing.
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Can I specialize my cybersecurity master's degree?
Yes. Norwich currently offers eight concentrations, including Artificial Intelligence, Information Warfare, Vulnerability Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cyber Crime, Computer Forensic Investigation/Incident Response Team Management, Cyber Law & International Perspectives on Cyber Space, Project Management, and Procurement & Government Contract Management.
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Is Norwich's cybersecurity program only for military or government professionals?
No. Norwich's cybersecurity programs have deep connections to national security and defense, but cybersecurity expertise is needed across the public and private sectors. Graduates apply their expertise in government, defense, technology, healthcare, finance, critical infrastructure, education, and other environments where organizations depend on secure systems.
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How long does the MS in Cybersecurity take?
The 30-credit master's degree can typically be completed in approximately 18 months.
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Can I transfer graduate credits into the program?
Yes. Eligible students may transfer up to 12 semester credits of qualifying previous study.
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What does the MS in Cybersecurity cost?
The current 2026–27 standard graduate tuition rate is $825 per credit. Eligible military-affiliated students, first responders, and members of specified federal agencies receive a discounted $550 graduate rate. Additional fees apply.
Learn From Experienced Faculty
Norwich cybersecurity faculty bring academic expertise and professional experience to the classroom, helping students connect advanced cybersecurity concepts with the challenges facing organizations and security professionals.
Upcoming Deadlines
With four start dates per year, start your master's degree when you are ready.
Next Graduate Session Start Dates:
Winter: November 23, 2026
Spring: February 22, 2027
Summer: May 31, 2027
Next Graduate Session Application Deadlines:
Winter: November 13, 2026
Spring: February 12, 2027
Summer: May 21, 2027
Hear Stories from Our Graduates
I couldn’t even see myself going anywhere but back to what I know.
Ashley Thacker
'26 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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I didn’t want to just get a degree to get a degree. I wanted to get it for a purpose.
Samuel Nucup
'26 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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As the tagline for Norwich University says, "Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction," do expect challenge, but also expect to be supported by your fellow classmates and instructors along the way.
Benjamin Robert Bradley
'24 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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Norwich helped me enhance the knowledge I already had from my over twenty years of experience and undergrad course work and apply it.
Tiffany Jones
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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The penetration testing and the school's accreditation stood out. I chose this program as it worked best with my work schedule.
Justin Jaunay
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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Ashley Thacker
Samuel Nucup
Benjamin Robert Bradley
Tiffany Jones
Justin Jaunay
Cybersecurity Isn't New to Norwich
Norwich has maintained its National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Cyber Defense designation since 2001, making the University an early participant in cybersecurity education as the field itself was emerging.
Today, that experience extends across cybersecurity education, research, workforce development, and national security. Norwich students benefit from an institution that understands cybersecurity not simply as a technical discipline, but as a challenge affecting organizations, infrastructure, government, national defense, and society.
Accreditation & Recognition
| Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). |
| Norwich University has been designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. |