Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and Justice

Be In-Demand with a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Justice

New for Fall 2025! Dive into the evolving world of cyber-defense with Bridgewater State University's graduate program in cybersecurity and justice.

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to escalate. With a master’s degree from BSU, you will be well-equipped to embark on a rewarding and dynamic career in this vital field.

Housed in the Department of Criminal Justice, our master’s degree in cybersecurity and justice stands out for its meticulous design that meets CAE-CDE designation criteria. This ensures that you receive a robust education encompassing the critical aspects of cybersecurity and digital forensics, setting you apart in the competitive job market.

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical domains, providing you with the practical expertise required to confidently address contemporary cyber threats from multiple perspectives. This program offers a unique opportunity to earn a range of cybersecurity-related certificates, from foundational to advanced levels. Moreover, its flexible structure allows you to tailor your education to align with your specific interests and career aspirations, ensuring that you maximize the value of your learning experience.

Graduate Admissions

Bridgewater State University
Maxwell Library, Room 019
10 Shaw Road
Bridgewater, MA 02325

(508) 531-1300

gradadmissions@bridgew.edu

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Master’s in Cybersecurity and Justice Program Highlights

New cyber range facility

Our state-of-the-art cyber range — the most advanced of any in New England — provides cybersecurity majors with hands-on virtual experiences in simulated cyber-criminal attacks. Here, you will experience ransomware, malware and other simulated cybersecurity attacks in a controlled environment and become an expert at fighting cybercrime.

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Affordability

We offer an unparalleled value. You will graduate with the most competitive and comprehensive skill set and experience for a fraction of the cost of other cybersecurity degree programs.

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Prime location

Boston is the hub of New England’s tech industry — and a perfect spot for internships at some of the city’s leading companies. With so many opportunities on our doorstep, you can get a foot in the door of a future employer while gaining first-hand work experience fighting cybercrime.

Small classes, big on attention

Bridgewater State University is all about a personal grad school experience. With less than 20 students in each class, BSU assures you the time and attention you need to learn.

Learn full- or part-time

Whether you are working full-time and need to schedule your cybersecurity graduate degree courses around your work and family life, or whether you want to study full-time and finish as quickly as possible, we have the right options for you.

Early admission option

The early admission option for BSU’s cybersecurity master’s program is designed for current undergraduates at BSU who would like to earn BOTH an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in as little as five years. Learn more about early admission »

Gain a foundation for further learning with a certificate

When you earn your cybercriminology and cybersecurity graduate certificate from BSU, you can apply some of those credits toward our Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Justice. You’ll also gain transferrable skills, such as techniques to investigate and identify criminal activity that can add considerable value in pursuing other graduate degrees with BSU, particularly within our criminal justice department.

Program of Study for Master’s in Cybersecurity and Justice Students

Our cybersecurity graduate program features:

Exceptional classroom learning. Our cybersecurity degree classes are taught by full-time faculty members who have experience in the cybersecurity field and can offer firsthand knowledge about fighting cybercrime.
State-of-the-art facilities. Learn in our new cyber range where you can experience real-world-based simulated cyberattacks.
Apprenticeship opportunities. Work alongside cybersecurity professionals as an apprentice in our Security Operations Center (SOC) and monitor, detect and respond to real cyber attacks.

Graduate Certificate

By integrating technical investigation with the examination of cybercrime’s causes, BSU's interdisciplinary approach is different than other cybersecurity certificate programs or online graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity. As a result, you’ll develop both essential skills and in-depth knowledge of cybercrime.

While earning your graduate certificate in cybersecurity and cybercriminology, you’ll also explore cutting-edge approaches to policy, the ethics of cybersecurity and how criminological theory is applied to digital investigation.

Graduate Programs

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Program details from 2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Graduate Program Chair: Dr. Hannarae Lee

Careers in Cybersecurity and Justice

When you earn your master’s in cybersecurity and justice, you are well-prepared for forensic analyst careers in law enforcement, government agencies and many different industries. Throughout your studies, you will collaborate closely with experienced cybersecurity professionals, enhancing your expertise while building invaluable career networks.

The need for skilled professionals in the cybersecurity field is high, and we are committed to training cybersecurity experts and diversifying the field.

There are more than 20,000 unfilled, high-paying cybersecurity positions in Massachusetts alone. Nationally, there are over 755,000 open jobs in cybersecurity. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to thrive in these roles, positioning you to secure near six-figure salaries as you enter the workforce.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that cybersecurity jobs will grow

31%

through 2029, which is over 7 times faster than the average job growth.

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