Master of Information Security and Cyber Leadership

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Program Overview

Format

Online

Total Credits

30

Credentials

M.S. Degree

Cost Per Credit (In-state)

$572

Cost Per Credit (Out-of-state)

$692

Fall Priority Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

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Master Cybersecurity Strategy from Industry Leaders

The fully online Master of Information Security and Cyber Leadership is led by industry experts who bring real-world insight into every lesson. You'll sharpen your technical skills and master the strategies employers demand. And you'll go beyond technical training to build the soft skills and expertise to lead teams, manage risk, and secure organizations.

Your Future Awaits

Learn from Experts

Gain hands-on experience alongside indusry leaders

Proven Outcomes

Develop the expertise to advance in a booming industry

Flexible Format

The program is fully online and can be completed in 24 months.

Purposeful Curriculum

Develop technical and managerial skills that set you apart.

We Build Skillsthat Build Leaders

ISCL Core Courses (12 hours)

  • Challenges in Information-Intensive Organization Administration
  • Seminar in Information Science
  • Leadership and Ethics in Information Security
  • Seminar in Applied Information Systems for Information Specialists

Elective Courses (18 hours)

  • 18 credits of electives at the 500 level or above.
  • Choose courses that align with your interests and goals.
  • Take courses in the Darla Moore School of Business
  • Engage in a virtual cyber range through our partnership with Fusion Cyber
  • Take special topics courses taught by USC cyber security leaders.

Maximize Your Career Potential

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for information security analysts will grow 33% from 2023 to 2033.

Information Security & Cyber Leadership Careers

  • Information Security Analyst $124,000
  • Cybersecurity Specialist $108,000
  • Information Specialist $74,000
  • Data Archivist $67,000

Annual salaries based on 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025 American Advertising Federation, or 2025 ZipRecruiter data

You'll find CIC alumni working at leading organizations in nearly every sector.

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Collaborate with Fusion Cyber

Our partnership Fusion Cyber keeps you up to date with the current technological tools used to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks. You'll gain in-demand knowledge of platforms like Azure, Splunk, Cisco and AWS, and train in an AI-powered cyber range lab, where you'll practice responding to real-world financial security challenges.

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2026 Spring Deadlines

  • Spring 2026 Priority Deadline: October 1
  • Spring 2026 Final Deadline: November 1

2026 Summer Deadlines

  • Summer 2026 Final Deadline: February 1
  • Summer 2026 Priority Deadline: March 1

2026 Fall Deadlines

  • Fall 2026 Final Deadline: May 1
  • Fall 2026 Priority Deadline: June 1

*Applications submitted by the priority deadlines have top consideration for admission.

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