Position yourself on the cutting edge of information security technologies. The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) degree program at the Herberger Business School is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to prepare students to be experts in information assurance, equipped with the knowledge and skills to support and protect the nation’s information infrastructure and conduct advanced research. Information assurance is a recession- and pandemic-proof global industry experiencing unprecedented growth — join SCSU students from around the world in this high-demand, high-compensation field!
Offered through the Department of Information Systems together with the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, our MSIA program is designed to launch you from graduation directly into a career in cybersecurity and its related fields. Students holding a baccalaureate degree can earn their MSIA in as little as 2-4 semesters, while undergraduate students may apply for the 5-year B.S./M.S. Information Systems track.
Courses conveniently offered at our St. Cloud campus, St. Cloud State at Plymouth, and 100% online.
Five-year track students are eligible to apply for one of 45 National Science Foundation STEM scholarships, a two-year grant that includes a $12,000 stipend.
Prepare for your career in cybersecurity with a world-class degree. Visit the SCSU Graduate Admissions Department online to request more information. Ready to apply? Begin your online application today!