Master of Science in Cyber & Information Operations
Our MS CIO prepares students with the skills they need to excel in the high-demand field of cybersecurity.
Find out how the MS in Cyber and Information Operations is right for you:
"The Master's in Cyber and Information Operations enabled me to transition from a strong worker to a knowledgeable leader in both military and federal service, unifying my operational experience with advanced cyber education to better serve and protect in today’s evolving threat landscape."
Jonathan Hernandez-Lowery, MS CIO '25
Spring Semester
- September 1 (With Dept. Funding Consideration)
- November 16 (Without Dept. Funding Consideration)
- International: August 1
Summer
- March 1
Fall Semester
- February 1 (Funding Consideration Deadline)
- May 11 (Domestic and International without Funding Consideration)
- PER UNIT: $750/unit + $53 program fee for 7+ units
- FOR 9 UNITS: $6,803
Tuition, fees and other costs subject to change.
Offered fully online, the MS CIO requires 30 units and can typically be completed in 12 months for full-time students.
A master's report or master's thesis is required.
Students take core courses in:
- Traffic analysis
- Covert Python
- Cloud security
- Information warfare
Plus choose from several electives.
Graduates of the MS CIO are prepared for a wide range of cyber and cyber-adjacent jobs, including:
- Chief information security officer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cyber advisor
- Information security analyst
- Federal or state law enforcement
- Cyber threat intelligence analyst
- Information warfare officer
- Intelligence specialist
- Strategic analyst
Are you ready to excel in the high-demand field of cybersecurity?
Learn more about the Master of Science in Cyber and Information Operations by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: