MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY
Whether your interest lies in systems, policy or operations—the program’s three areas of concentration—Villanova’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare you for success in this rapidly growing, ever-evolving field.
Our Community
Pursuing an engineering master's degree at Villanova is to become part of a close-knit scholarly community. Professors are highly available and engaged in their students' success.
Master's in Cybersecurity:
- 17% female
- 74% part-time
- Average age: 32
- Total enrollment: 42
Facilities
Formed in 2019, the College’s Cyber Physical Systems Security Laboratory serves the Cybersecurity program, supporting specialization in the areas of critical infrastructure, industrial control system security and the Internet of Things. Lab partner Cybati has developed a number of innovative kinetic models that support the program.
Flexible Options
Classes are conveniently held in the evenings to allow you to successfully balance work and family while earning your degree. You can participate in class on campus, in real-time (synchronously) via our E-Learning program, or on your own schedule through recorded materials and lectures. Our graduate programs are unique in that you can combine online and on campus options, attending class or participating remotely depending upon your availability and preference. You can also complete your cybersecurity graduate degree entirely online. Learn more about the opportunities of E-Learning.
Successful Outcomes
Graduates of Villanova's Master's of Cybersecurity program go on to careers at companies such as:
Cigna
Leidos
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Salesforce
To learn more about curriculum and academic requirements for the program, please contact:
Ahmad Hoorfar, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
ahmad.hoorfar@villanova.edu
For additional information regarding the admissions process, requirements and deadlines, please contact:
Barry Griffiths, EdD
Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, College of Engineering
barry.griffiths@villanova.edu
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
"The Cybersecurity graduate program exposed me to tools, frameworks, and terminology that I frequently use when communicating with other information security professionals. It prepared me to step into my current role comfortably and confidently!"
Maurice Mitchell, Information Security Analyst, TD
“I was able to secure a new position in Silicon Valley as a Senior Security Engineer thanks to the connections I made at Villanova.”
Chad Yantorno, Senior Systems Security Engineer, Salesforce