Lead the Tech Revolution

Industry-endorsed, applied learning for career acceleration.

Lead the Tech Revolution

Industry-endorsed, applied learning for career acceleration.

Lead the Tech Revolution

Industry-endorsed, applied learning for career acceleration.

Academic Excellence, Backed by World-Class Accreditations

Top 50

U.S. University

#22

Ranking for career services

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MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

MS in Cyber Security Engineering

MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership

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MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Online

Program Length:

20 Months

Next Term Starts:

5th May, 2026

6th Jan, 2026

5th May, 2026

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MS in Cyber Security Engineering

Online

Program Length:

24 Months

Next Term Starts:

5th May, 2026

6th Jan, 2026

5th May, 2026

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MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership

Online

Program Length:

20 Months

Next Term Starts:

5th May, 2026

6th Jan, 2026

5th May, 2026

Know More ->

A Master’s built with Global Tech Leaders.
Designed for Career Elevation.

Hear from Dean Roberts Chell how our online programs were designed in consultation with leading tech innovators to shape professionals ready to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

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

Eric Colson

DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund

Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix

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.
Eric Colson
DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund
Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix
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

Master's Degrees for Working Professionals

EXPERT FACULTY, CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM, FLEXIBLE STUDIES

A Degree to Be Proud Of

USD is consistently ranked among the nation’s Top 100 universities.

A Smart Investment

Your career-building degree pays for itself in the workplace.

Career Advancement

Move forward in your current field or blaze a new career path.

Scheduling Freedom

Study on your own schedule – balancing school, work, and life.

About USD

The University of San Diego has been a center of education in Southern California, an international gateway, for more than 70 years. Its diverse community includes over 9,000 students from 85 countries and all states in the United States.

USD is proud to announce our unique, 100% online tech master’s degrees are now available to learners in India through our world-renowned Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. Students in India pursuing USD online programs will leverage its top-ranked education, experienced faculty, and cutting-edge curriculum on their own schedule without leaving home.

Early applications are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly.

Early registrations are encouraged.
Seats fill up quickly.

Early applications are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly.

Scholarships based on merit available for early registrations.

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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