M.S. in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy

Be a Change Maker in Cybersecurity

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy focuses on cyber issues within society, politics, theology, international relations, and the military. This highly marketable degree enables you to develop, implement and maintain a digital security strategy for the protection of organizational data.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 30+

Next Session Start: August 24, 2026

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Expand Your Expertise

Learn about systems security, identity management, network defense, disaster recovery, and more.

Advance Your Knowledge

Understand cybersecurity compliance requirements for organizations to ensure laws, policies, and regulations are met.

Keep Abreast of Issues

Explore policy and ethical issues in the fast-growing field of public information systems.

Gain a Competitive Edge

Study the National Infrastructure Protection Plan including key resource and critical infrastructure protection roles and responsibilities.

Presented from a Christian worldview, these cybersecurity courses are offered online and supported by faculty in Virginia Beach.

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Career Opportunities

On completing the M.S. in Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Policy degree, you can:

Apply international relations theory paradigms to the analysis of cyber conflict and cyber international relations.
Compare traditional military tactics and strategies with those used in cyberspace.
Employ essential principles for network security and risk management.
Develop business continuation and disaster recovery strategies.

Career Opportunities

Cybersecurity Policy Specialist
Cybersecurity Network Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Information Security Manager
Cyber Risk Analyst
Cybersecurity Engineer

16%

Higher Earnings with a Master's Degree Bureau of Labor Statistics

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
CYBR 610	Cybersecurity Ethics	3	Ethical principles, issues, and responsibilities associated with information systems security, cyber warfare, and ethical hacking. Identifying technological related ethical issues and the impact of personal ethics and organizational values on an ethical workplace.
CYBR 660	Cybersecurity Compliance	3	Essential principles for network security and risk management. Prepares students for relevant industry certification. Prerequisites: Must be taken as the final course in the program. Prerequisites: CYBR 630, 635, 640, 645, and 650.
GOV 601	International Relations & Cyber Politics	3	Considers applicability of traditional IR theory paradigms to description and analysis of cyber conflict and cyber international relations. Considers issues of political economy associated with globalization and cryptocurrencies. Introduces cyberspace actors and institutions and prospects for global conflict and conflict resolution. Cross-listed with GOV 701.
GOV 608	Public Information Systems Management	3	The application of information systems concepts and tools to challenges and opportunities in the public sector focusing on information system trends; managerial use of information systems; hardware, software, and telecommunications; systems development processes and practices; strategic and policy issues in IS, and ethical and moral issues surrounding information system management.
GOV 609	Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience	3	Addresses the all hazard approach to critical infrastructure protection with a specific focus on cybersecurity and the use of cyber/IT tools in progressing concepts of risk management, mitigation, preparation, and response and recovery efforts. Includes current National Infrastructure Protection Plan Critical Infrastructure/ Key Resource Sector Specific Plans and the use of the Incident Command System in all hazard emergency management disaster response as per the current National Response Framework. Cross-listed with GOV 709.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Admissions Requirements

2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 14	Monday, August 24
Session M	Friday, September 11	Monday, September 21
Session B	Friday, October 16	Monday, October 26
Session C	Wednesday, January 6	Monday, January 11
Session T	Friday, January 29	Monday, February 8
Session D	Friday, March 5	Monday, March 15
Session E	Friday, April 30	Monday, May 10
Session F	Friday, June 11	Monday, June 21

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
MS in Cybersecurity	$695	6	$4,170

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
MS in Cybersecurity	$695	9	$6,255

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$750

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
MS in Cybersecurity	$695	6	$4,170

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
MS in Cybersecurity	$695	9	$6,255

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$750

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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