Cyber, Intelligence & Information Security

Threats to critical processes have never been more present in national security and across private companies alike, which is why these programs are so focused on delivering an innovative education that will prepare you to become a front line defense against technological attacks. The security industry is growing at nearly the same rate as cybercrime itself, with the employment of information technology analysts, for example, is projected to grow 33% by 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

$10.5T Projected annual cost of cybercrime on businesses by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures)
86% Organizations that suffered a cyberattack in 2021 (CyberEdge)
20.34M New malware samples found between January and February 2022 (AV-TEST Institute)

Advance Your Cyber & Intelligence Career

M.S. IN AVIATION CYBERSECURITY

Aviation cybersecurity is an emerging field that combines the complexities of cyber technology with business of aviation. You will study the latest technological developments and applications to create a comprehensive understanding of how cybersecurity and aviation concepts merge in successful organizations.

CURRICULUM

Courses in this program are designed with both cybersecurity and aviation in mind. Classes like Technology-Enabled Aviation Operations and Aviation Cybersecurity Management will help you to gain a fulfilling knowledge of both disciplines while working on your final research project. Some other areas of study include malicious software, computer forensics, and vulnerability mitigation.

CAREERS

With such a specialized field of study, you will be prepared to enter a large range of top careers, like:

  • Assistant Vice President, Aviation Cybersecurity
  • Director, Aviation Cyber Operations
  • Assistant Vice President, Avionics and Cybersecurity
  • Managing Director, Aviation
  • Managing Director, Cybersecurity
  • Corporate Aviation Cybersecurity Officer
  • Aviation Industry Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
  • Aviation Cybersecurity Business Development Consultant

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and Satellite campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN CONSTRUCTION CYBERSECURITY

The master’s in construction cybersecurity is designed to give you the tools to analyze construction cybersecurity planning, tactics, techniques, procedures, and costs to develop the best solutions for all related challenges. You will learn to evaluate the ramifications of cybersecurity decisions on the construction industry with precise and advanced knowledge.

CURRICULUM

Courses begin with an introductory look into critical infrastructure and cybersecurity impacts on the construction industry. Subsequent courses cover topics such as construction industry software, malicious software, vulnerability mitigation, and internal protection.

CAREERS

Having a higher degree in construction cybersecurity can lead to a diverse number of career paths, including:

  • Director, Cybersecurity
  • Director, Construction Cyber Operations
  • Senior Director, Cybersecurity
  • Managing Director, Construction Information and Cybersecurity
  • Managing Director, Cybersecurity
  • Construction Industry Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
  • Construction Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Executive Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
  • Chief Cybersecurity Officer

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online and on-campus courses: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN CYBER ANALYTICS

The M.S. in Cyber Analytics prepares you to defend critical infrastructure through the application of data science techniques in relation to data management challenges. Merge your analytical knowledge with cybersecurity concepts and learn how you can protect national and personal data.

CURRICULUM

Courses that focus on information assurance, system security, decision analysis, and web and system analytics will help you to gain a comprehensive understanding of how analytics intersect with cybersecurity. You'll also learn to master concepts in risk management, virtualization, vulnerability scanning and mitigation, system hardening, cryptography, digital forensics, malware analysis, and penetration testing.

CAREERS

Many fulfilling career opportunities await you with a higher degree in cyber analytics. Some of these include:

  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Cyber Security Technician
  • Cyber Crime Analyst
  • Cyber Crime Investigator
  • Incident Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • IT Auditor

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN CYBER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Develop the expertise to build, design, and manage cybersecurity products for diverse industries and sectors with the Master of Science in Cyber Product Development. From healthcare to finance, your skills will be in high demand in a field that's not just growing but booming.

CURRICULUM

The M.S. in Cyber Product Development curriculum is an interdisciplinary blend, focusing on information assurance, cybersecurity principles, vulnerability assessment, and product management. It combines technical expertise with management strategies, emphasizing real-world applications through labs and projects. The capstone project encapsulates this learning, preparing students for advanced cybersecurity and product development roles.

CAREERS

Graduates are equipped with the skills to innovate in cyber product development. Here are some career paths you might consider:

  • Cyber Product Developer
  • Cybersecurity Product Manager
  • Security Software Developer
  • Cyber Risk Analyst
  • Product Development Project Manager
  • Application Security Developer
  • Cybersecurity Sales Engineer
  • Threat Intelligence Researcher

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN CYBERSECURITY

The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a nationally recognized degree program, with Capitol Tech designated a “Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education” by the NSA. This program strives to advance your strategic knowledge in stopping malicious cyberattacks by encouraging engagement in critical inquiry and cyber analysis.

CURRICULUM

Your courses will span a range of cyber studies, including malicious software, internal protection, security risk management, and legal aspects of information privacy. You'll learn how to design and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity program that will teach you how to address threats and handle the legal aspects of cyber defense. The program’s capstone project will encourage you to demonstrate mastery of these concepts and skills in a final risk assessment exercise.

CAREERS

Market demand for cybersecurity workers continue to increase. Here are a few top career options:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Penetration & Vulnerability Tester
  • Cybersecurity Manager / Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Architect

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

TECHNICAL MBA IN CYBERSECURITY

The Technical MBA in Cybersecurity connects technology, marketing, management, and business to give you a comprehensive understanding of how these areas intersect to create a successful organization. This program is designed to advance your ability to meld business concepts with cybersecurity-focused technical skills.

CURRICULUM

Courses in this program teach skills such as financial management, technical personnel management, security risk management, and strategic management. You will be taking cybersecurity courses such as complementary security and principles of cybersecurity at the same time as your management courses, allowing you to connect skills and concepts from both areas. Overall, you will learn to analyze patterns, employ technological tools and drive business decisions in the cybersecurity field.

CAREERS

Having a Technical MBA in Cybersecurity can lead to a diverse amount of fulfilling career paths. Some of these include:

  • Business Cybersecurity Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Business Management
  • Cyber Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Team Leader
  • Director of Cybersecurity Operations

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.RES. IN CYBERPSYCHOLOGY

The Master of Research in Cyberpsychology deals with a new and unique area of study which places the integration of humans and technology at its center. The program challenges you to combine research on technology and human behavior that will culminate in a fuller understanding of both areas.

CURRICULUM

At the beginning of your courses, you’ll explore the ethics and philosophy of data collection and the fundamentals of graduate research. As you move further along, your courses will narrow into planning and researching your thesis, which you will eventually defend before your peers.

CAREERS

Graduates are likely to find employment or promotion opportunities across a wide range of sectors including, but not limited to, the technology sector, cybersecurity, infosec, financial services, education, e-commerce, healthcare, government, law enforcement, military, and academia.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN COUNTERTERRORISM

The master’s in counterterrorism is designed to advance your knowledge on intelligence analytics within all levels of counterterrorism, ranging from domestic to global.

CURRICULUM

Your courses will begin with an introduction to intelligence analytic methods and their application to terrorism and counterterrorism. The courses will then focus more specifically on critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, intelligence security, and international security. Your thesis will challenge you to apply one of more methodologies and software tools to formulate a counterterrorism campaign that will address a significant terrorism case.

CAREERS

You’ll develop the advanced knowledge needed to pursue advancement in areas like intelligence, homeland security, and critical defense at federal agencies and government contractors. .

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online courses and on-campus: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

M.S. IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The M.S. in Critical Infrastructure is designed to provide you with the security skills you need to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure sectors from digital threats. The program aims to arm you with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity concepts in relation to critical infrastructure, so you’re ready to be a first line of defense against cyberattacks.

CURRICULUM

Courses begin with an introductory study of critical infrastructure in relation to security and resilience efforts at the national level. More specific courses will cover topics such as SCADA networks and ICA security, computer forensics and incident handling, internal protection, and more.

CAREERS

With your advanced degree, you’ll be able to pursue positions like:

  • Principal Advisor for Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Director, Corporate Planning and Analysis
  • Intelligence Analyst – Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Security Researcher
  • Security Consultant Trusted & Resilient Systems Director

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

  • Online and on-campus courses: $630 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Independent study: $877 per credit hour, plus fees
  • Three credit course (including fees): $2007
  • Active-duty military tuition*: $350 per credit, plus fees
  • Retired military tuition*: Tuition $530 per credit, plus fees

*additional discounts or scholarships do not apply

Other discounts and scholarships are available, including those for hometown heroes (emergency personnel, high school teachers and administrators, and community college faculty/staff), EdAssist client employees and family members, Yellow Ribbon and Blue Ribbon program, private scholarships, and state and federal funding (scholarships, grants, and loans).

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Capitol Tech

Designated a “National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity” by the NSA and Department of Defense, our award-winning institution is nationally recognized and respected across the STEM community. Combine our expert faculty (backgrounds with organizations like NASA and Interpol) with our alumni network (working across government agencies, large companies, and their own tech companies), and you will begin to see what the future can hold—for STEM and for you.

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