WHY CHOOSE UTAH FOR YOUR MSCM DEGREE?
UTAH’S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT
IGNITE YOUR CYBERSECURITY CAREER
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting sensitive information and safeguarding against cyber threats is paramount. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and aspire to become a leader in this field, the University of Utah offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM) program that will take your career to the next level. Our program combines cutting-edge curriculum, distinguished faculty, and a collaborative learning environment to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in high-demand cybersecurity management roles. Furthermore, as part of the vibrant tech community in Salt Lake City, you will have access to industry partnerships, company visits, and networking opportunities that will propel your career forward. Learn why an MSCM degree from the David Eccles School of Business is an essential step toward a rewarding future in cybersecurity management.
UTAH’S MSCM PROGRAM
Why Cybersecurity?
Cybercrime is steadily on the rise, causing high demand for cybersecurity leaders at companies in every industry. Watch our video to learn why a career in cybersecurity promises success.
LAND A JOB AT
THE TOP OF THE
FIELD
Cybersecurity managers are in high demand — in fact, one out of every 20 open jobs in the U.S. is a cybersecurity position. Despite this, a lack of specialists causes one out of every three cybersecurity positions to be vacant. With a specialized graduate program, hands-on career coaching, and a vibrant tech community, Utah is the perfect place to become a leader in this growing industry.
100%
Job Placement Rate
$85,275
Average Starting Salary
Your MSCM Career Coach
Top Hiring Partners:
1. Visible Supply Chain (Maersk)
2. TTM Technology
3. Arctic Wolf
4. Northrup Grumman
During your time in Utah’s MSCM program, you will be paired with a career coach that will help you land your dream job and salary. Career coaches work one-on-one with students, offering advice on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, job searching, and much more. Additionally, coaches connect students with industry executives and top job opportunities.
A Vibrant Tech Community
Companies are flocking to Utah’s ‘Silicon Slopes,’ the high-growth tech and startup industry in the region around the University of Utah. Students can attend the Silicon Slopes summit to learn from industry leaders and network with key players, which takes place under five miles from campus. Furthermore, Utah’s topranked economy provides the perfect environment for MSCM graduates to land a job.
EXPAND YOUR SKILLSET
At Utah’s MSCM program, our goal is to provide every student with skills and experience that will allow them to stand out from other cybersecurity professionals in the job market. To do this, our program includes a capstone project that students complete to gain an approved IT certification to add to their resume. Additionally, students can pursue a concurrent degree that allows them to excel in a multitude of roles and apply their knowledge with experiential learning opportunities. Learn about our capstone project, concurrent degree options, and experiential learning opportunities below.
MSCM Capstone:
MSCM students complete a capstone project as the culmination of their degree. This project allows students to put their classroom knowledge to work by preparing for and achieving an approved cybersecurity or IT certification to demonstrate skills that complement their education and stand out to employers. Completed over two to three semesters, the capstone is worth three credit hours.
Concurrent Degrees:
To expand skills and knowledge into all areas of business, students have the option to earn a Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA, or MBA Online degree concurrently with their MSCM. Simultaneously completing these degrees allows students to gain two degrees with minimal extra credit hours and at a decreased cost for both the MBA and MSCM.
Experiential Learning:
Students can apply what they learn in the classroom in student organizations such as the TEK Club, which hosts exclusive networking events, career fairs, company visits, and more information systems and computer science events. MSCM students also have the opportunity to gain hands-on new venture experience at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.
LEARN ON YOUR TERMS
At the David Eccles School of Business, we understand that our graduate students are at various points in their careers and that many don’t have the flexibility to leave the workforce and pursue full-time education. In turn, our MSCM program is offered in a full-time and part-time format, both of which are offered in person or completely online. Full-time, part-time, on-campus, and online students have the same course options, and students are able to adjust their course load semester-by-semester.
Full-Time MSCM Format
• Fall-semester start: students complete the program in three semesters (12 months)
• Spring-semester start: students complete the program in four semesters (16 months)
Part-Time MSCM Format
• Students complete the program in four or more semesters based on chosen course load (16+ months)
To accommodate working professionals, most MSCM courses are held in the evenings starting at 6 p.m., and students have the option to enroll in a mix of inperson and online classes each semester.
TAKE THE MSCM JOURNEY
A Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management will make you stand out in the job market and help guide you to positions at the top of the cybersecurity industry. The University of Utah’s MSCM program provides many unique benefits that allow you to get the most out of your investment in graduate education. Applications for Utah’s MSCM program are open — apply now to start your MSCM journey.