Master of Science in Cyber & Information Operations

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:

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30

Academic Credits
Required

12

Complete your degree in as few as 12 months

Dec 1

Next Application
Deadline

$133K

Average
Salary*

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From cyber defense to intelligence analysis, the University of Arizona Master of Science in Cyber and Information Operations (MS CIO) empowers students with the tools to thrive in high-stakes digital environments.

The STEM-designated MS CIO is offered fully online and can be completed in as few as 12 months.

Students take core courses in traffic analysis, covert Python, cloud security and information warfare while choosing from several electives, including advanced computational propaganda, cyber physical systems and secure critical infrastructures with artificial intelligence. Armed with cutting-edge skills and strategic insight, MS CIO graduates are prepared to lead in diverse cybersecurity roles across sectors.

* Average salary for cybersecurity master's graduates according to ZipRecruiter, June 2025.

"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

Old Main on the UArizona campus

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Semester

  • July 1

Spring Semester

  • December 1

Summer

  • April 1

If you missed the Fall 2025 application deadline, an extension may be available upon request.

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PROGRAM COST

  • PER UNIT: $750/unit + $53 program fee for 7+ units
  • FOR 9 UNITS: $6,803

Tuition, fees and other costs subject to change.

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CURRICULUM & COURSES

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.

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CAREER OUTCOMES

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
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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:

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