MPA in Cybersecurity
Protect What Matters. Lead Where Mission Meets Cybersecurity
About UIU’s Online MPA in Cybersecurity
UIU’s 100% online Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity prepares mission-driven professionals to lead in a digital-first world. You’ll gain the skills to align cybersecurity with public policy goals, manage risk in complex environments, and protect the systems that power government, nonprofit, and community organizations—no tech background required.
Program Highlights
- 100% online courses for maximum flexibility
- Multiple start dates year-round — start when you’re ready
- No tech experience needed—designed for professionals using low-code, high-impact tools
- Strategic leadership focus—learn to manage risk, align cybersecurity with policy goals, and lead secure operations
- In-demand career path—cybersecurity jobs are growing 32% faster than average
MPA in Cybersecurity: Emphasis Courses
Information Governance, Risk Management
Turn regulations into action with secure governance plans.
Network Architectures for Cyber Managers
Understand cloud, IoT, and modern digital infrastructure.
Cyber Risk Management and Strategy
Anticipate threats and align security with policy outcomes.
Executive Cyber Defense
Uncover and prevent vulnerabilities through hands-on simulations.
Seminar in Cybercrime
Examine various types of criminal conduct associated with computers and the Internet.
UIU + Rize Partnership
This emphasis is offered in partnership with Rize Education and includes online courses in order to deliver high-quality, flexible, student experiences. Rize Education specializes in connecting academic rigor with industry relevance, so that students can graduate with elevated skills that will be prepared for the modern workforce.
Ready to protect what matters—and lead with purpose? Request more information!
Whether you’re exploring a new path or deepening your impact, UIU’s MPA in Cybersecurity equips you to lead secure, ethical change in today’s digitally connected public sector.
Careers in Cybersecurity
UIU’s MPA in Cybersecurity Prepare you for leadership roles at the intersection of public service and cybersecurity, such as:
- Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant
- Cyber Risk Manager
- Director of Cybersecurity
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit corporation serving an average of 5,000 in-person, online and self-paced undergraduate and graduate students each year. We’re proud to boast that, university-wide, 94% of Upper Iowa graduates are employed or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation.
UIU’s main campus and headquarters are in Fayette, Iowa, with multiple locations across the United States, including Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
