{"id":3675,"date":"2025-05-16T16:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=3675"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:08:40","slug":"ms-computer-information-systems-cybersecurity-concentration","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/computer-information-systems\/ms-computer-information-systems-cybersecurity-concentration\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity Concentration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn the Keys of System Security and Cybercrime Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MS in Computer Information Systems<\/a> concentration in Cybersecurity provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals. Graduates are prepared for careers as information security analysts, system analysts, or information system leaders, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MS in Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity Concentration is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A total of 32 units is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students must complete the core courses and Cybersecurity concentration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n

Preparatory Labs<\/h3>
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All students are enrolled in the following free, online, non-unit preparatory labs designed to strengthen their academic foundation and serve as a key resource for the degree program. Requirements for completion are assessed during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n