MA

Master's in Cybersecurity
On-Campus

Harvard University

Master of Liberal Arts in Cybersecurity

  • Cambridge
About This Program

A professional graduate program designed for experienced practitioners to build technical depth in security, privacy, and threat intelligence at scale.

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What You'll Learn

Students learn to mitigate risks in cloud-based environments, develop enterprise security policies, and manage secure application development and lifecycle threats.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The 12-course curriculum covers networking, cloud architecture, and compliance, culminating in a collaborative capstone project that solves a real-world industry cybersecurity challenge.
Typical Course Topics
1. Network Security 2. Cryptography and Encryption 3. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 4. Cybersecurity Risk Management 5. Digital Forensics and Incident Response 6. Cyber Policy and Law
Program Specializations:
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant coursework or experience in computer science, IT, or related fields; GRE is typically optional.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Optional
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Advance as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with cybersecurity expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
Cybersecurity Specialist: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
32.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Penetration Tester 3. Security Architect 4. Cyber Risk Manager
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and government agencies like NSA and FBI.
Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 41,280
Format
On-Campus
Specializations