Online MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program

Reduce your tuition

Student loans can help you finance your education – but they must be repaid. Before you apply for a loan, explore options for discounts, tuition assistance and other ways to manage costs.*

Scholarships & grants

Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.

Capella Progress Rewards and scholarships

• Capella Progress Rewards: These scholarships are not need based – they’re simply our way to support your commitment to your education.*

•       Student/Alumni Referral Scholarship: Capella students and alumni can refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.*

*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Reduce your tuition by $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2,500 Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Military benefits

Capella offers a tuition discount to eligible active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Employer benefits

More than 900 organizations – including corporations and healthcare organizations – invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer access to discounted education programs.

Save with credit for prior learning

You could potentially save* $14,250 on your Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity in the GuidedPath learning format with your CISSP® – Certified Information Systems Security Professional. See what you could save on your degree.
*Exclusions and conditions apply. Additional fee of $50 assessed each quarter you request documented credit.

Program specializations

Various factors impact your time and cost to complete your degree, such as your program specialization. For more information, visit the MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity specialization pages.

MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity specializations

• Digital Forensics
• Health Care Security
• Network Defense

Expert advisory board

The SoBTH advisory board provides insights, input and feedback on the skills that employers demand of business management, information technology and healthcare administration students.

The contributions of the advisory board help Capella University provide:

• Academic offerings that are designed with relevant and meaningful learning opportunities
• High-quality, relevant educational programming that is challenging, engaging, supportive, transformative and diverse
• Experiences and opportunities to develop skills that may help students lead and contribute to their organizations and communities

Distinguished faculty

Capella University faculty understand the needs of working adults who are pursuing a degree. They’re on a mission to change how higher education works, and they are dedicated to a teaching method based on:

• A fundamental belief in the power of human potential
• Passion for their fields and online learning
• A commitment to connecting with students through expert feedback
• Dedication to regularly inspire students to be successful
• The drive to go the extra mile for students and for Capella

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023 

MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity outcomes

The Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity degree program is designed to help prepare students to assess information security risks and develop and implement solutions to safeguard the information assets and enterprise IT infrastructures of organizations. This degree program helps prepare students to pursue their goals in the field of information security.

Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity specializations

• Digital Forensics
• Health Care Security
• Network Defense

Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services and resources

Support is available to you at every step of your academic journey, from choosing your program and starting classes, to coursework assistance and graduation. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, so our support teams are here whenever you need guidance.

Academic support

• One-on-one enrollment and advising support
• Writing Center, online library and tutoring services
• Expert faculty with real-world knowledge 

Financing support

• Assistance with the financial aid process
• Scholarships, transfer credits and credit for prior learning

Career support

• Resume help, interview prep and employer database of job listings
• Cybersecurity center for resources, news and events
• One-on-one career coaching
• Learner and Alumni Networking Platform to connect in your field

Personal support

• Disability services
• Student communities and peer-to-peer mentoring
• 24/7 tech support

Alumni association

Once you graduate, you’ll have the Career Development Center as a resource. You’ll also have a community of Capella students, alumni and faculty you can tap into for career advice and networking.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023 

Benefits of online learning

Our GuidedPath learning format offers structured learning with the flexibility of 24/7 access to the courseroom. Set deadlines help you stay focused and motivated. You’ll engage with peers for weekly discussion posts, and instructors provide regular check-ins and feedback on assessments. Courseload per term is also up to you with guidance from dedicated support staff.

Experiential learning opportunities

Capella provides opportunities for GuidedPath students in select programs to gain work experience and apply on-the-job learning toward earning a degree.

Competency-based learning

Rather than taking a test, you’ll showcase specific skills in your assessments. Each course you pass is a building block in a strong foundation of career-focused knowledge.

Connect with peers and faculty

Collaborate with classmates and faculty in virtual discussions and assignments. Discuss the skills you’re learning on your own time with others who understand where you’re coming from.

Structured for your success

Access courses in an online courseroom, where instructors present engaging interactive learning experiences and guide weekly discussions. The online learning format gives you more flexibility to study on your time – just meet your deadlines and communicate with your instructors and peers.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023 

24/7 courseroom access

Access your coursework anytime, anywhere, to work on it as it suits your schedule. Weekly deadlines and regular check-ins help you stay motivated and on track.