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Why This Degree is For You

Innovate with User-Centered Cybersecurity

In a world where digital threats evolve daily, simply securing systems isn't enough. Discover how to build intuitive, user-friendly security solutions that truly protect people with our innovative Master of Science in User-Centered Cybersecurity, and drive real-world impact.

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Cybersecurity, Gaming and Technology

Cybersecurity, Gaming and Technology

Program Type

Master of Science
M.S.

School

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus
Fully Online

Cost


UBalt offers "regional, in-state tuition" for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

A 30-Credit Graduate Program

Courses available on campus and online.

 

No test requirements for admission.

M.S. in User-Centered Cybersecurity

As technology increasingly permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring the secure use of digital systems has become a pressing concern. Despite advances in technical security measures, human error and usability issues remain significant cyber-attack vulnerabilities. This gap is because humans are often unaware of their vulnerabilities or fail to follow best practices due to poorly designed interfaces and systems.

 

Our program equips graduates with a unique blend of cybersecurity and human-centered design expertise. You'll learn to apply psychological and cognitive principles to create secure, usable interfaces, and conduct rigorous research using methods like diary studies and usability tests to drive data-driven security improvements. We emphasize ethical, accessible design, ensuring compliance with standards like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and empower you to iteratively refine cybersecurity solutions through user-centered testing, identifying and mitigating usability pitfalls and human behavioral patterns that impact security.

 

 Learn more about the admission process.

 

By the Numbers

 

35 %

With cybersecurity-related jobs projected to grow significantly, including a 35% increase in the number of Information Security Analysts (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)

$138,000 annually

The annual mean wage for cybersecurity roles in Maryland is around $138,000, providing significant financial incentives for professionals in this field (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

30,000 jobs

Maryland had more than 30,000 cybersecurity job openings in 2023.

 

 

Admission Requirements

  • a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.

Application deadlines:

  • fall semester admission: July 1
  • spring semester admission: Nov. 15
  1. Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland In-State Residency form). You can submit your Statement of Personal Interest electronically as part of the online application or email it to documents@ubalt.edu.
  2. Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
  3. Letters of recommendation. Have two letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf by professors or employers. They should be electronically sent to documents@ubalt.edu or sent by mail in a sealed envelope with a signature across the sealed portion to the 极乐禁地 Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., 极乐禁地e, MD 21201.
  4. Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Submit your resume/CV directly to documents@ubalt.edu

Send all materials by email to documents@ubalt.edu or by mail to the 极乐禁地 Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., 极乐禁地e, MD 21201.

For more information about graduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at gradadmission@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.

 

What Our Graduates Do

Graduates will be particularly well-suited for roles in cybersecurity and user experience design, given the increasing demand for professionals who can design secure systems that are both effective and user-friendly. These roles often exist in industries like defense, financial services, healthcare, and IT consulting.



Common Roles

  • Information Security Analysts
  • User Experience (UX) Designers
  • Computer Network Architects
  • Cybersecurity Consultants
  • User-Experience Manager
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A Message from Dean Christine Spencer

A degree from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic credential; it is a gateway to new possibilities.
Dr. Christine Spencer Dean, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences
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