Program
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) is a forward-thinking graduate program designed to equip students with the necessary technical expertise and strategic insights required to address modern cybersecurity challenges. This program integrates key areas such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, risk management, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in cybersecurity.
Under the leadership of Dr. Daya Nand, a distinguished expert in cybersecurity and network security, this program has been meticulously developed to address the increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in the field. The program is offered in a fully online format, allowing flexibility for working professionals while maintaining a rigorous and industry-relevant curriculum.
Graduate Admissions Apply TodayDegree Plan Options | |
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Credit Hours | 30 Credit Hours |
Delivery Methods |
Online traditional |
Tuition & Fees | Rates Per Semester |

Jobs and Related Careers
Graduates from the MS in Cybersecurity program will be well-equipped to take on a variety of roles in the cybersecurity domain, including:
Cybersecurity Analyst
Information Security Manager
Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Network Security Engineer
Incident Response Specialist
Risk and Compliance Manager
Cloud Security Specialist
Forensics Investigator
Information
The Computer Science Department is a member of the Microsoft Academic Alliance and the Oracle Academic Initiative programs. This gives students opportunities to work with the computer industry standards in software development.

