Master of Science in
Cyber Intelligence and Security
This 30-credit program is designed to provide a solid academic foundation in cybersecurity, with a focus on advanced topics, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, threat hunting, security program management, software-defined network security, Internet-of-Things and cyber-physical system security and aviation cybersecurity.
Strong Career Potential
- The U.S. government, Department of Defense and industries ranging from finance to retail continue to invest heavily in growing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Key Partnerships
- Embry-Riddle is a member of the Arizona Cyber Pipeline Task Force and partners with the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Arizona Counter Terrorism Intel Center and CyberAwareAZ.
Unique Location
- The program is housed in the Prescott Campus College of Business, Security and Intelligence — the only one of its kind in the nation.
Advanced Curriculum
- Courses are tailored to the recommendations of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.
Hands-On Learning
- Students work on real world activities with industry, military and government through programs and coursework.
Notable Careers
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Network Security Architect
Growing Demand
- Careers in cybersecurity are projected to grow 33% by 2030, much faster than average.
- The 2020 median annual pay for an Information Security Analyst was $103,590.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Honeywell
- Raytheon
- Department of Defense
- Truemeridian
30 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Prescott, AZ
- 24-workstation Cyber Lab with a wide variety of open-source tools
- Four dedicated computer forensics workstations
- Virtual machine capabilities – Vbox, VMware
- Juniper Network devices
- High-end GPU based server for deep learning
- Network racks, microcontrollers and drone equipment
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