Cybersecurity is rapidly growing as a career path, with a 33% increase in jobs expected by 2033, a much faster growth rate than jobs generally, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The world runs on information systems today, and concern over security threats from fraudsters, organized crime and even nation-state adversaries has made cybersecurity a must for every business and organization.
Where can you gain the skills and support needed for a lucrative cybersecurity career, all at an affordable price? A masters in IT may be the answer. And Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics’ top-ranked online M.S. in Information Technology is one of the best options available. The program is consistently ranked among the best master’s degree in information technology programs by U.S. News & World Report.
A strong alumni network of more than 80,000 Business Titans, including thousands in the cybersecurity field specifically; a rich array of guest speakers; and the ability to collaborate with fellow student peers combine to ensure that M.S. in Information Technology graduates have the network needed to secure opportunities anywhere in the world, or right here in Orange County.
“No field so defines our times as cybersecurity, and the professional knowledge and experience of our faculty coupled with our strong industry partnerships ensure that graduates of our M.S. in Information Technology are as equipped as possible to thrive in this field,” says Rahul Bhaskar, chair of the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences. “If you seek a rewarding, lucrative and societally beneficial career, I can think of no better opportunity than cybersecurity, and no better place to prepare for it than Cal State Fullerton.”
Among the many alumni of the cybersecurity program making an impact in the professional world is Cameron Bishop ’21 (M.S. in Information Technology). Impressed by the data side of modern organizations while playing baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Bishop earned a 4.0 GPA during his two years in Cal State Fullerton’s online master’s in information technology program. Today, he is in senior technology risk and assurance with Big Four accounting firm EY in Irvine.
The M.S. in Information Technology can be completed in 20 months by taking two courses per semester year-round. Upon graduation, students have the skills employers are looking for in cybersecurity professionals, thanks to world-class faculty and a strong tech-forward curriculum. These coveted skills include:
- Managed IT and cloud computing knowledge
- Acumen in systems development processes
- Versatility in programming concepts and e-commerce
- Thorough knowledge of the managerial aspects of information technology
If cybersecurity is in your future, the choice is clear. Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics is your fast-track to a versatile, affordable and accessible career progression. Learn more about this program or apply today. Or read more of our articles on the M.S. in Information Technology.
