Cumberlands now offering new online master’s in cyber-engineering

University of the Cumberlands has added a new master’s degree program in cyber-engineering to its list of online offerings.

The Master of Science in Cyber-Engineering dives into principles of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. By combining these disciplines, students will develop the technical skills and insights needed to analyze and solve complex computing problems and maintain secure operations in a time when cyber risk is at an all-time high.

“Higher education professionals learned a lot last year, with all the challenges academia faced. One lesson we at Cumberlands took away is the unequivocally essential nature of the cyber industry,” said Dr. Christopher Leskiw, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cumberlands. “With that knowledge, including the fact that the increase of cyber use means the inevitable increase of cybersecurity threats, we feel it is imperative to offer a program that teaches students how to safely and effectively navigate the world of cyber-engineering.”

The cyber-engineering degree program is comprised of 31 credit hours with courses delivered in an 8-week bi-term format. All but one course earn a student three credit hours. Tuition for the program is among the lowest in the nation for an equivalent program. An outline of the program is provided on Cumberlands’ website. 

This program has recently been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Additionally, this course of study has been approved by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). The first students in the program began coursework in the fall 2021 semester. 

University of the Cumberlands is one of only three universities in Kentucky that have been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Admission into master’s programs at the University is competitive and selective, and the University reviews each application by the same standards. Those seeking more information may contact a graduate admissions counselor via email at gradadm [at] ucumberlands.edu (gradadm[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) or by calling (606) 539-4390 or toll-free at (800) 343-1609.