MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership

Transform into a cybersecurity leader equipped to navigate tomorrow's threat landscape

Application Deadline - 3rd April, 2026

Application Deadline -
6th March, 2026

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Starts from

5th May, 2026

Duration

20 months

Online + Weekly Live Sessions

Format

Guided Online

+ 2 week On-campus (Optional)

Globally Leading Master's in Cyber security

Top 50

Best College in USA

Best College in
USA

#5

Best Masters in Cyber Security

Best Masters in
Cyber Security

Designed by Leading Innovators and Educators

University of San Diego faculty bring deep tech expertise to the online programs, guided by elite advisory boards of Silicon Valley veterans, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The curriculum is refreshed annually to align with evolving industry demands.

Chell Roberts, PhD
Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.
Imane Khalil, PhD
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.
Nahid Farhady, PhD
Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft
Ex-cybersecurity head at Google Cloud
Brad Lunn
Managing Director, Gerenal Atomics
Leads cybersecurity initiatives for General Atomics
Haydar Majeed, MS
Academic Director, Professor of Practice
Award-winning intelligence contractor for the US military

Chell Roberts, PhD

Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.

Imane Khalil, PhD

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.

Nahid Farhady, PhD

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft

Ex-cybersecurity head at Google Cloud

Haydar Majeed, MS

Academic Director, Professor of Practice

Award-winning intelligence contractor for the US military

Brad Lunn

Managing Director, Gerenal Atomics

Leads cybersecurity initiatives for General Atomics

Eric Colson

DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund

Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix

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Past Graduates Who Now Lead Change

MS-CSOL Alumni Share Their Reasons for Choosing USD

Hany Donia
MS-CSOL Online Graduate

Where Our Alumni & Students Work

Where Our Alumni &
Students Work

Curriculum Design

At USD Online, your learning experience is built by nationally recognized instructional designers. Our Learning Design Center (LDC) develops every course using a backward design model to ensure clear outcomes, real-world application, and engaging, interactive content.

Self-paced lectures by University of San Diego Faculty

Monthly Live Sessions with Industry experts/faculty available in India time

Work on Real World projects

A comprehensive Capstone Project

Beyond Online: Your Exclusive USD Experience

Optional Campus Immersion

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Spend two enriching weeks on the San Diego campus, interacting 1 on 1 with program directors, engaging directly with faculty, and networking with industry leaders in an intimate, high-impact setting.

Live the campus life while gaining global exposure.

Prestigious Convocation Ceremony

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

As an online graduate, you’ll have the exclusive (and optional) opportunity to walk the stage at USD’s renowned convocation.

Celebrate your achievement alongside fellow graduates in a moment that marks the start of your leadership journey.

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“Part of our role in helping to train current and future generations of cybersecurity professionals is to conduct research and collaborate with key industry stakeholders to ensure that our curriculum is cutting edge and that our training aligns with the workplace needs of employers.”

Dr. Michelle Moore

Academic Director

Master's in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership, USD

Program Fee

15 lakhs

INR 10.99 Lakhs (Tax incl.)

INR 10.99 Lakhs
(Tax incl.)

Flexible payment plans available for 100% fee financing.

Education loans can be availed as per eligibility.

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Refer & Earn

₹30,000!

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Refer & Earn

₹30,000!

Share our reward-winning Master's and claim your reward.

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Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

Early registrations are encouraged.
Seats fill up quickly.

Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

To ensure rich faculty interaction and peer learning, USD Online keeps every cohort small and high-caliber.
Apply early to secure your place before the batch fills.

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Where Purpose meets Progress

USD develops not only accomplished professionals but also responsible leaders committed to advancing global progress. Through rigorous academics and mission-driven training, students discover their purpose and develop the capabilities to influence society at every level.

Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Lowell McAdam
Former President
CEO of Verizon Communications
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist & geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects