Program Mission: The M.S. in Cybersecurity will prepare students, in an online and/or face-to-face delivered program, to become leaders and technical managers in cybersecurity, with a solid understanding of security technology and organizational management principles and practices, preparing them to make knowledgeable and responsible decisions.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”).   In addition to the general admission requirements of the Eastern Illinois University Graduate School, the M.S. in Cybersecurity program requires completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field (i.e. Computer Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and similar fields).  Exception can be made for students without a degree in those fields but with documented related practical experience and/or knowledge.  

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the “Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates” section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.