M.S. in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy
Be a Change Maker in Cybersecurity
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy focuses on cyber issues within society, politics, theology, international relations, and the military. This highly marketable degree enables you to develop, implement and maintain a digital security strategy for the protection of organizational data.
Expand Your Expertise
Learn about systems security, identity management, network defense, disaster recovery, and more.
Advance Your Knowledge
Understand cybersecurity compliance requirements for organizations to ensure laws, policies, and regulations are met.
Keep Abreast of Issues
Explore policy and ethical issues in the fast-growing field of public information systems.
Gain a Competitive Edge
Study the National Infrastructure Protection Plan including key resource and critical infrastructure protection roles and responsibilities.
Presented from a Christian worldview, these cybersecurity courses are offered online and supported by faculty in Virginia Beach.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the M.S. in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy degree, you can:
- Apply international relations theory paradigms to the analysis of cyber conflict and cyber international relations.
- Compare traditional military tactics and strategies with those used in cyberspace.
- Employ essential principles for network security and risk management.
- Develop business continuation and disaster recovery strategies.
Career Opportunities
- Cybersecurity Policy Specialist
- Cybersecurity Network Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Cyber Risk Analyst
- Cybersecurity Engineer
| CYBR 610 | Cybersecurity Ethics | 3 | Ethical principles, issues, and responsibilities associated with information systems security, cyber warfare, and ethical hacking. Identifying technological related ethical issues and the impact of personal ethics and organizational values on an ethical workplace. |
| CYBR 630 | Information Systems Security & Assurance | 3 | Development of information systems security and assurance frameworks, policies, roles, responsibilities, practices, and procedures to include the basic principles of Information Assurance and Information systems Security. |
| CYBR 635 | Internet & Network Security | 3 | Investigation of Internet and network architectures and procedures for preventing and addressing security vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks. Exploring security vulnerabilities and improved algorithms, protocols, and best security practices for public, private and enterprise systems. |
| CYBR 640 | Digital Systems Design & Forensics | 3 | Techniques of systems design, analysis and best practices in digital forensics. Presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation and to handle a cybersecurity incident. |
| CYBR 645 | Information Security Management | 3 | Examination of information security management issues for government, corporations, and other organizations, including the planning, designing, implementing, managing, and auditing security at all levels. Cross-listed with GOV 530. |
| CYBR 660 | Cybersecurity Compliance | 3 | Essential principles for network security and risk management. Prepares students for relevant industry certification. Prerequisites: Must be taken as the final course in the program. Prerequisites: CYBR 630, 635, 640, 645, and 650. |
| GOV 601 | International Relations & Cyber Politics | 3 | Considers applicability of traditional IR theory paradigms to description and analysis of cyber conflict and cyber international relations. Considers issues of political economy associated with globalization and cryptocurrencies. Introduces cyberspace actors and institutions and prospects for global conflict and conflict resolution. Cross-listed with GOV 701. |
| GOV 608 | Public Information Systems Management | 3 | The application of information systems concepts and tools to challenges and opportunities in the public sector focusing on information system trends; managerial use of information systems; hardware, software, and telecommunications; systems development processes and practices; strategic and policy issues in IS, and ethical and moral issues surrounding information system management. |
| GOV 609 | Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience | 3 | Addresses the all hazard approach to critical infrastructure protection with a specific focus on cybersecurity and the use of cyber/IT tools in progressing concepts of risk management, mitigation, preparation, and response and recovery efforts. Includes current National Infrastructure Protection Plan Critical Infrastructure/ Key Resource Sector Specific Plans and the use of the Incident Command System in all hazard emergency management disaster response as per the current National Response Framework. Cross-listed with GOV 709. |
2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
| Session M | Friday, September 6 | Monday, September 16 |
| Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
| Session T | Friday, January 31 | Monday, February 10 |
| Session D | Friday, March 7 | Monday, March 17 |
| Session E | Friday, May 2 | Monday, May 12 |
| Session F | Friday, June 13 | Monday, June 23 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Cybersecurity | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Cybersecurity | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Cybersecurity | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Cybersecurity | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.