Becoming a leader in the cybersecurity field is more than assessing a threat analysis and developing a vulnerability assessment. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to lead in the industry. And that's where the UBalt master's degree in Cybersecurity Leadership fits your professional development plan.
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• UBalt offers "regional tuition" for select out-of-state areas.
30-33 credit hours:
No test requirements for admission.
Build upon your technical skills and take the next step in your career with our Masters in Cybersecurity Leadership program. In this STEM-designated graduate degree, you can complete your studies in as little as 18 months. Go beyond vulnerability assessment and threat analysis and learn what it takes to lead. This program is designed for aspiring cybersecurity leaders in the business, military, and governmental sectors.
If you want to be a leader in the field, it takes a clear understanding of the organization and the ability to communicate effectively to the executive team and your colleagues. Your leadership success will hinge on a holistic approach to understanding the enterprise, motives and behaviors of those making threats, the law that governs us, and operational management of your organization and then synthesizing it to stave off the threats.
From September 2023 through August 2024, only 83 cybersecurity workers were available for every 100 cybersecurity jobs demanded by employers.
Growth in cybersecurity strategists is projected to be a "top skill" that organizations are seeking and is expected to see a 57% growth rate over the next five years.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity employment is predicted to grow 35 percent by 2031.
Cybersecurity professionals can become influential leaders with the right managerial
and business skills. You can be the one who can effectively protect your organization
from cyber threats while also contributing to the overall success of the business.
Our master's in Cybersecurity Leadership offers you ways to lead.
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Your application will be accepted on a rolling basis but you can use these dates as a guide.
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Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.
Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.
Let us know when you are ready to earn your M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
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The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive
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When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor or Merrick School of Business representative be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
A bachelor’s degree in any field is required for admittance into the UBalt M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership program. This program is open to students without an accounting undergraduate degree as well as those who have earned an accounting-focused bachelor’s degree. The undergraduate GPA for admitted students typically ranges from 2.9 to 4.0.
Historically, admitted students have average cumulative GPA's of 3.2 and come from a variety of academic majors, with the majority having some sort of prior accounting education.
The University of Baltimore has several scholarships that may be available for those students who have submitted competitive GPA documentation.
A key factor for all applicants is the undergraduate GPA, although graduate coursework will be taken into account. Request your official transcripts as soon as possible, as they can take time to print, prepare and mail. The Office of Admission requires original transcripts from all universities you’ve attended. It’s easiest to have the institution send your transcript directly to us.
If you are mailing an institution’s transcript, do not break the seal upon receipt. If you attended a non-U.S. institution, you must provide the official transcript and a transcript evaluation with a course-by-course analysis conducted by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services.
Send your resume to our team via email. By submitting your resume you are signaling that you are a polished professional. That’s great because our students are professionals who are looking to enhance or change their careers. The diversity of your overall work experience is important to us.
The Admissions Committee holistically considers your transcripts, work experience, personal statement and professional recommendation in the evaluation process.
Your personal statement is important, so take your time writing it. Please submit it to documents@ubalt.edu.
Clearly tell the admissions committee more about your background and your interests. Share the reasons why you are interested in pursuing a University of Baltimore degree in M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership.
Include your thoughts about how the program will assist you in achieving your academic and professional development goals. Make sure your essay is well written and exhibits a high level of academic and professional competency. Again, don’t forget to proofread for grammatical and spelling errors.
One recommendation letter is required for candidates with a GPA less than 3.0. It should come from someone with the ability to evaluate your academic aptitude and/or professional experience, such as a professor, supervisor, project partner, or mentor.
Candidates with a GPA above 3.0 are not required to submit a letter of recommendation but it is welcomed.
Examples should include details of your work history, thoughts on your competence as an employee, an explanation of why they think you’d be a successful M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership candidate, description of your academic ability, etc.
Ask the writers to put their letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with their signatures on the back flap. Give those individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation at least two weeks—but preferably a month—to complete the task. This allows them to take their time and communicate their thoughts and recommendations of the likelihood that you will succeed in the program.
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