Master of Science in Cyber Operations
Forge your path in cybersecurity.
Find out how the MS in Cyber Operations is right for you:
"The Master's in Cyber 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, MSCO '25
Fall Semester
- March 1 (Funding Consideration Deadline)
- June 1 (Domestic and International Wthout Funding Consideration)
Spring Semester
- August 1 (International)
- September 1 (With Department Funding Consideration)
- November 16 (Without Department 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 MSCO 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.
What You’ll Learn
- Automated detection mechanism development
- Real-world cyber issue solution application
- Network, computer infrastructure, and applications defense
- Python scripting language and automated solutions design
- Core Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning techniques in cybersecurity
- Cyberattack analysis and defense
MS CO graduates are prepared to excel in a wide variety of critical cyber and cyber-adjacent positions, including:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cyber Advisor
- Cyber Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Federal/State Law Enforcement
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Cyber Operations Officer
- Intelligence Specialist
- Strategic Analyst
- Information Warfare Officer
- Social Media Analyst
- PSYOPS Specialist
Ready to forge your path in cybersecurity?
Learn more about the Master of Science in Cyber Operations by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: