Mississippi State University's Cyber Security Online Master's program is Ranked #32 NATIONALLY in the latest report by STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service).
Graduates can go to work in any private corporation or government organization interested in securing their systems against outside aggression.
Cyber Operations
Graduates can find many opportunities in government, but some cyber operations types can go to work for penetration testing firms, and those businesses are growing as the need for their services grows.
The Computer Science and Engineering department offers two cyber security certificate programs.
The Information Assurance Professional Certificate may be awarded upon completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree majoring in: computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or information systems. To apply for the Information Assurance Professional Certificate or for more information, please visit the Information Assurance Professional Certificate page.
