The University of New Hampshire is the only institution in the state that is designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. UNH offers two flexible master’s degree programs designed to prepare graduates for risk management or technical roles in the high-demand field of cybersecurity.
With cyber attacks and data breaches becoming more frequent and severe and our increasing reliance on technology and digital communications, the need for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 32 percent more cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. alone between 2016 and 2026 — more than six times the national average growth rate for all occupations. To meet global demand, data shows that the cybersecurity workforce must increase by 145 percent. UNH prepares you to meet that demand through two master’s degree programs:
- The tech-focused Master of Science in cybersecurity engineering program on UNH’s Manchester campus prepares you to develop, engineer and operate secure information systems in response to today’s complex information security threats.
- The fully online Master of Science in cybersecurity policy and risk management prepares you to plan for, communicate and manage cybersecurity risks in alignment with the mission and goals of any type of business or public agency.
Program Details
Apply by July 1 for fall admission
Location: Online and Manchester
Can be completed in 12 months
Which Cybersecurity Program is Right For You?
For Tech Based Roles:
Cybersecurity Engineering, M.S.
UNH Manchester campus
With a greater emphasis on the collection and storage of big data, information security and cloud computing, cybersecurity engineers are in high demand. Designed for working professionals and those with a strong interest in cybersecurity, UNH's Manchester-based cybersecurity engineering program prepares you to develop, engineer and operate secure information systems. You'll learn the theoretical underpinnings of information security and have opportunities to apply your skills to real-world scenarios and authentic project experiences.
For Cybersecurity Leadership Roles:
Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.
Online program
Our fully online CPRM program fosters strategic thinking, policy development and risk management skills necessary to keep organizations secure and resilient. This highly interdisciplinary program is designed for students and working professionals with a variety of backgrounds- business, healthcare, IT, finance, homeland security, law and more- so you do not need an undergraduate degree in a technical field to be successful. Our full-time faculty, practicing experts and senior executives guide your cybersecurity learning with real-world assignments and scenarios.
Why Do Grad Students Choose UNH?
R1
Top-Tier Research University
95%
Placement rate in jobs or other graduate programs within 6 months of graduation
12
Months to graduation
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Our cybersecurity programs have led UNH to become the first institution in New Hampshire to be designated a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
