Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Program launching January 2027
Advance your skills or launch a new career with GMercyU’s fully online M.S. in Cybersecurity.
Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated every day, creating unprecedented demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Our degree prepares you with the advanced technical knowledge, practical experience, and industry-recognized credentials needed to protect organizations in an increasingly connected world.
Built for busy professionals, the program can be completed with fewer credits than many comparable degrees, allowing you to earn your master's degree in cybsecurity sooner and at a lower cost.
Start options
January 2027, May 2027, August 2027
Program length
1.5 years
Format
100% online, asynchronous
Continue working
as you complete one course at a time in 7-week accelerated sessions
Extra support
especially for those without a computer science background
30 credits
fewer than similar degrees — a faster path to career advancement
Program Details
Whether you're seeking career advancement, transitioning into cybersecurity, or preparing for leadership in information security, GMercyU's M.S. in Cybersecurity prepares you with the technical expertise, practical experience, and industry-focused training to succeed in a field where technology, cyber threats, and AI are constantly evolving.
The program features a set of five core courses (15 credits) to build a strong foundation in computer science:
- Computer Architecture (3 credits)
- Relational Database Systems (3 credits)
- Networking (3 credits)
- Introduction to Python (3 credits)
- Graduate Project (3 credits)
Then, you’ll strengthen your skills with specialized coursework (15 credits) focused on today's most critical cybersecurity disciplines:
- Ethical Hacking I (3 credits)
- Ethical Hacking II (3 credits)
- Cybercrime (3 credits)
- Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity (3 credits)
- Applied Cryptography (3 credits)
Earn valuable industry certifications while completing your M.S., giving you additional credentials that employers recognize and value.
GMercyU has partnered with EC-Council so you can earn the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, a globally recognized credential. Certifications like these validate that you have the knowledge and skills to think like a hacker, but will use those skills legally and ethically to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security, and protect organizations from cybercrime.
Built into the program is an independent graduate-level project, where you'll apply cybersecurity concepts to a research problem or real-world application.
Students may collaborate with industry partners or pursue independent research, gaining valuable experience while building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise.
Cindy Casey, PhD
Position: Assistant Professor, Chair of the Computational Sciences Department
Did You Know? Casey earned her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. She has received multiple accolades for her research in digital forensics and cybersecurity, and she has consulted for law enforcement as well as the private sector.
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12,753 cybersecurity jobs,
Pennsylvania
Total online job postings for cybersecurity-related positions in Pennsylvania in 2025, per Cyberseek
514,359 cybersecurity jobs,
nationally
Total online job postings for cybersecurity-related positions across the U.S. in 2025, per Cyberseek
Alumni Benefits
Tuition Savings
Graduates of a GMercyU bachelor's or master's degree program are eligible for a 10% Alumni Grant for this degree, which will be applied to your tuition.
Advanced Standing
GMercyU Computer Information Science students can complete this degree in just one year, thanks to classes already taken at the undergraduate level.
Advance Your Career
Call: 215-641-5510
Email: gradadmissions@gmercyu.edu