Cybersecurity (MS) Master's Degree

Take Your Cyber Career to a New Level

Enrolling now for the January 6th start.

State-sponsored hackers. Ransomware. Supply chain attacks. Spyware. Malware. The list of cyber threats keeps growing. At every organization, from the smallest to the largest, cybersecurity has become a priority issue. It’s not enough to respond to threats–it is equally important that cyber professionals are prepared to protect and defend the most valuable assets of an organization from being compromised.

Our Reputation Stands Out

Bay Path’s Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity is a 30-credit online program that prepares students for leadership and decision-making positions in companies, educational institutions, organizations, nonprofits, and government.

Ranked the 5th Best Online Master's in Cybersecurity by Fortune for 2024, the MS in Cybersecurity offers three concentrations: Generalist, Cyber Defense, and Digital Forensics. Our flexible and customized cybersecurity online degree options allow you to work while you earn your degree, enabling you to further your professional career.

What Makes Our Online Cybersecurity Program Distinctive

Bay Path University has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. 

The National Security Agency (NSA) and a committee of academic peers have validated Bay Path University's Master of Science in Cybersecurity program through the 2028 academic year.

• Massachusetts is a leader in the cybersecurity industry, and the MassCyber Center represents the ecosystem of business, government, and education. Bay Path is a member of MassCyber’s Training and Education Working group giving you access to internships and real-world opportunities, the latest research, professional networks, and insight into best practices.
• Bay Path is a partner in the federally-funded $1.5 million Union Station Cyber Range Project; the state-of-the-art cyber range will mirror IT environments and allow you to gain experience through live-fire attacks, blue team-red team events, training modules, labs, assessments, and more.
• Our Generalist concentration includes electives that allow you to take courses in our nationally-ranked MS in Applied Data Science program; you can be part of the rapidly growing practice of applying data science to prevent, detect, and remediate cybersecurity threats.
• Our annual Cybersecurity Summit is attended by cyber professionals throughout the country, exposing you to the best thinkers in the business while helping you connect for future job prospects.