# Master of Science in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Policy Specialization **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Technology **Sub-Program:** Information Technology **Degree:** Master of Science in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Policy Specialization **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/cybersecurity-policy-cybersecurity-master-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:42+00:00 ## Cybersecurity Master's Cybersecurity Policy Specialization Degree Overview The Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a Cybersecurity Policy specialization examines how organizations manage security through structured policies and oversight. It is designed for students who want to develop skills in governance and compliance to support secure and accountable technology use. The program covers risk management, governance, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity strategies. Students explore how policies are developed and enforced, how regulatory requirements shape security practices, and how security efforts align with organizational goals. With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 15 months. - **36 Total Credits** — 15 Month Master's Degree - **Personalized Attention** — Small Class Sizes - **Up to 6 Credits** — Transfer Credits ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates develop capability in the following areas: - **Risk Management and Assessment:** Assess organizational risk and apply strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen security. - **Governance and Compliance:** Understand regulatory requirements, maintain compliance, and use AI tools to identify and assess security gaps. - **Policy Development and Enforcement:** Develop and enforce policies that guide how security is managed within an organization. - **Audit and Control Processes:** Conduct audit activities to evaluate security practices and identify areas for improvement. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Flexible Learning Environments - **Campus**: Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors. - **Online**: Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions. - **Hybrid**: To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates. ### Locations - [Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/virginia-beach-va) - [Newport News, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va) - [Richmond, VA - Glen Allen](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/richmond-va-glen-allen) - [Northern Virginia, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/northern-virginia-va) ## Cybersecurity Masters Curriculum Master of Science in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Policy Specialization ### Featured Courses & Overview - **Information Risk Management** — MSCS641 This course provides an in-depth exploration of information risk management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to analyze risk management principles, - **Compliance and Audit** — MSCS647 This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity audit and control processes. Students will also have an opportunity to be certified as a CISA (Certified Information System Auditor). ### Program Requirements To receive the Master of Science in Cybersecurity, students must earn 36 semester credit hours. Required courses to be taken by everyone admitted to the program include eight core courses (24 credit hours). Core courses build upon the knowledge support courses or appropriate experience. The program requires a minimum of 4 semesters, which is equivalent to 15 months or 60 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses 24 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [MSCS501](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS501 "View MSCS501") | [Cybersecurity with AI Synopsis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS501 "View MSCS501") | 3 | | [MSCS521](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS521 "View MSCS521") | [Security Architecture and Design](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS521 "View MSCS521") | 3 | | [MSCS525](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS525 "View MSCS525") | [AI-Augmented Cybersecurity with Python](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS525 "View MSCS525") | 3 | | [MSCS615](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS615 "View MSCS615") | [Cloud Security](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS615 "View MSCS615") | 3 | | [MSCS626](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS626 "View MSCS626") | [Network Security and Next-Gen Firewalls with AI](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS626 "View MSCS626") | 3 | | [MSCS656](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS656 "View MSCS656") | [Wireless, Mobile, and IoT Security](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS656 "View MSCS656") | 3 | | [MSCS675](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS675 "View MSCS675") | [AI/Machine Learning and Cybersecurity](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS675 "View MSCS675") | 3 | | [MSCS695](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS695 "View MSCS695") | [AI Enhanced Cyber Defense Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS695 "View MSCS695") | 3 | #### Cybersecurity Policy Courses 12 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [MSCS641](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS641 "View MSCS641") | [Information Risk Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS641 "View MSCS641") | 3 | | [MSCS643](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS643 "View MSCS643") | [Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance using AI Gap Detection](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS643 "View MSCS643") | 3 | | [MSCS645](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS645 "View MSCS645") | [Cybersecurity Strategies (Prevention and Protection)](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS645 "View MSCS645") | 3 | | [MSCS647](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS647 "View MSCS647") | [Compliance and Audit](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS647 "View MSCS647") | 3 | ## Certifications ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial. To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams for Fiber Optics Installer (FOI), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT), A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, and Security+ Certification. ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).