Degree Details

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity prepares learners to lead the protection, assessment, and security of complex digital systems across critical sectors. Students develop advanced technical expertise, strategic thinking, and applied research skills to address modern cyber threats.

Graduates will be equipped to operate in national security, defense, and industry environments where cyber resilience is mission-critical.

Choose from an emphasis in Cyber Offensive Operations or Secure Artificial Intelligence.

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At a Glance

Degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity
Hours: 30-33
Format: In-Person or Online
College: Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DCSTEM)
Curriculum

Admission Requirements

In addition to the UA Little Rock Graduate School admission requirements, applicants to the Cybersecurity M.S. must also meet these requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution. Candidates with prior coursework or professional experience in computer science, information technology, networking, or related technical fields will be the most prepared to enter the program.
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Completion of any remedial coursework that may be specified by the department. Students seeking regular admission to the program without needing remedial coursework will have completed (with a grade of B or better in each course) undergraduate coursework equivalent to the following UA Little Rock undergraduate courses:
    • CPSI 36903 – (was CPSC 3369) Introduction to Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
    • CSEC 22433 – (was CSEC 2324) Network Security
    • CPSI 28204 – (was CPSC 2482) Computer Organization
    • CPSI 38003 – (was CPSC 3380) Operating Systems
    • Applicants who lack sufficient preparation must first complete CSEC 50003: Cybersecurity Foundations for Graduate Study as a condition of admission.

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

UA Little Rock also offers a graduate certificate in cybersecurity which consists of 15 graduate credits. Students enrolled in any of the three graduate programs for Computer Science, Information Science, or Information Quality may complete this certificate as part of their elective coursework.

This certificate serves: working professionals seeking to advance their career in cybersecurity; graduate students seeking to conduct cybersecurity research; and high school teachers who will teach concurrent credit high school courses in cybersecurity.

This program complements the National Cyber Teaching Academy (NCTA). High school teachers can take CSEC 7301: Teaching Cybersecurity to complete the 18 graduate hours required by most states for teaching concurrent credit courses