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Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

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Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and C

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.

Grow in Cyber with a Master’s in Cybersecurity

Students enrolled in the Master’s in Cybersecurity complete the program in just 12 months. By earning a cybersecurity master’s degree from Hallmark University, graduates know how to respond to threats thanks to the relevant concepts and strategies they learned in school.

A cybersecurity master’s degree examines the evolving methods that hackers use to steal information and compromise systems of governments and organizations. By earning a Master’s in Cybersecurity, graduates unlock new career opportunities and will lead the defense against malicious groups.

The Master’s in Cybersecurity at Hallmark University trains students to strategize an organization’s defense against threats and lead the response to cyber-attacks. Graduates with a cybersecurity master’s degree are positioned to lead the response against threats against their organization from every level.

The threat of cyber-crime grows with each passing day, and a Master’s in Cybersecurity will ensure students are ready for what they may encounter. Take your career to a new level by earning your degree from Hallmark University.

Fast-paced Graduate Program

Students enrolled in the Master’s in Cybersecurity complete the program in just 12 months. By earning a cybersecurity master’s degree from Hallmark University, graduates know how to respond to threats thanks to the relevant concepts and strategies they learned in school.

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12 Month
Master's Degree

$21,420
Tuition

CISSP
CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Become a CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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Earning the CISSP certification with your Master’s in Cybersecurity proves to employers you have what it takes to design, implement, and manage cybersecurity systems. Courses prepare students to earn their certification, which is included in the cost of tuition. By earning your CISSP certification, you become an (ISC)2 member, an international association of 140,000 information security leaders who provide networking and collaboration opportunities.

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Changing Education By Making It Affordable

Our commitment to changing education does not end at innovative programs and student experience. We are committed to making education affordable by offering programs at a competitive tuition cost with a unique value proposition – spend less time in school, and more time making money.

CREDIT HOUR COST

Our MS in Cybersecurity program has a credit hour cost of just $595. This low cost highlights our commitment to making graduate programs accessible to more working adults and others wanting to take the next step in their career.

To learn more about tuition costs, click here.

Cyber IT Student

Cost Per Credit HourTotal Credit HoursLab Fee (Per Term)Technology Fee (Per Term)
$59536$100$125

*Tuition does not include any additional fees

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial aid is available.

Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Learn more about financial options at Hallmark University.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Hallmark University is a nationally accredited, co-educational facility with two campuses, both located in San Antonio, Texas. Both schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Texas Veterans Commission approves Hallmark University to train veterans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves Hallmark University, College of Aeronautics. Hallmark University does not deny admission to or participation in programs and activities or discriminate against students enrolled at the university on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability (including students who have Hepatitis B in medical, nursing, and any health-related programs), national origin, or religion.
Hallmark uses college-level placement exams containing reading, writing, and algebra skills to schedule students in the appropriate courses. The assessment can be completed at the student’s pace. All exams are computer-based and will be scored upon completion.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduate program applicants are required to provide an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited institution.  All admissions documentation must be received by the University prior to the school’s acceptance of the student and execution of the enrollment agreement. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, or if under the age of 18, a parent/guardian’s signature is required for entrance to Hallmark University.  Applicants will be considered for acceptance and presented to the Acceptance Committee for approval once they have completed the following:

  • Interview with Admission Representative
  • Completed a Hybrid Readiness Evaluation (Main Campus Only)
  • Completed the Risk Assessment Questionnaire
  • Met the qualifying assessment/entrance score on all applicable entrance examinations and/or assessments
  • Paid the required application fee
  • Submitted a signed Enrollment Agreement
  • All admissions documentation must be received by the University prior to enrollment and final acceptance of the applicant.
  • A certificate of release or discharge from active military duty (DD Form 214) indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • A certificate of Record of Military Processing, U.S. DD Form 1966/1 indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • An official college transcript that indicates the applicant has graduated from high school

The applicant is notified of acceptance once he/she has and has been approved by the Acceptance Committee. Applicants denied entrance by the Acceptance Committee, will have all application fees paid refunded.

  • MS Cyber Specific Requirements

    In addition to the general admissions requirements, for favorable admissions consideration to the Master of Science in Cyber Security (MS Cyber) program, an applicant must meet specific criteria outlined in the following entrance requirements:

    1. Graduates of Hallmark University’s BSIS or BSCS degree programs with at least a C cumulative average have no additional requirements.
    2. Other-than Hallmark University IT/Cyber graduates; verification of completion of a technology degree from an accredited university such as computer information systems, computer science, information sciences, database administration, and software engineering will need a minimum of two years experience, preferably in one of the eight CISSP domains of (1) security and risk management, (2) asset security, (3) security architecture and engineering, (4) communication and network security, (5) identity and access management, (6) security assessment and testing, (7) security operations, and (8) software development.
    3. For MS Cyber candidates not having one of a technology undergraduate degree, experience in one or more of the technology domains in #2 above needs to be for a period minimum of three years.
    4. For MS Cyber candidates who do not meet the experience requirements, they must possess and present one or more active intermediate or higher-level technology certifications that can be substituted for work experience.
    5. Current resume required.
    6. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher may be admitted in good standing
    7. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 – 2.99 may be admitted under caution; NOTE If potential students have earned a minimum of 12 hours of graduate coursework, this may be used to evaluate a student’s initial academic standing.

    Admissions personnel will evaluate previously completed coursework for eligibility to transfer credit. The Associate Dean of the School of  Information Technology and Cyber Security has the authorization to make exceptions to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity requirements on a provisional case-by-case basis.

MS Cybersecurity Program Outline
Courses
  • MS Cybersecurity
    Core Courses
    Course #Course Title
    OML-6340

    Research Analysis

    This course provides students with faculty guidance in the preparation of material to completely satisfy the requirements to earn a graduate degree. Through this course, students will develop abilities to undertake independent research using the concepts and tools learned throughout the program. The principal assignment to be worked on is the research needed to undertake a publishable thesis or comparable project. Students must substantiate analysis and conclusions with appropriate data and other evidence. Research completed should be substantial enough to include professional recommendations that might inform the body of knowledge or be adopted by industry.

    MGT-5334

    Ethics, Integrity, and Social Responsibility

    This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations, and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

    ITS-5331

    Emerging Technologies

    This course focuses on investigating the latest advancements and trends in technology. Topics include technological trends analysis, innovation paths, risk assessment and mitigation in technology adoption, impacts of disruptive technology, and ethical and social implications of technology. Seminar format, case-study preparation, presentation, and cooperative learning are defining characteristics of this course.

    CYS-5331

    Cyberlaw, Regulations, and Compliance

    Cyberlaw, Regulations, and Compliance prepares students to participate in the legal analysis of relevant cyber laws and address governance, standards, policies, and legislation. Students will conduct a security risk analysis for an enterprise system. In addition, students will determine cyber requirements for third‐party vendor agreements. Students will also evaluate provisions of both the 2001 and 2006 USA PATRIOT Acts.

    CYS-5332

    Cyber Risk Management

    Content focuses on categorizing levels of risk and understanding how risk can impact the operations of the business through a scenario involving the creation of a risk management program and business continuity program for a company and a business situation reacting to a crisis/disaster situation affecting the company.

    CYS-5333

    Security Policies and Standards

    Focuses on the practices of planning and implementing organization-wide security and assurance initiatives as well as auditing assurance processes. Explores the strategies, principles, and best practices required to safeguard digital assets, sensitive information, and technology infrastructure from various threats and risks. The course involves practical exercises, case studies, and individual or group presentations.

    CYS-5334

    Secure Network Design

    Explores methods for designing, implementing, and protecting computer networks. Focus on the principles, techniques, and best practices to design both local and distributed networks that effectively mitigate cyber threats, safeguard data integrity, and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. The course involves practical exercises, network design projects, simulation-based assessments, case studies, and individual or group presentations.

    CYS-5335

    Secure Software Design

    Focuses on key elements needed to address and implement secure software acquisition and development in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Covers end-to-end life cycle principles and addresses people, technology, and processes to design and develop consistently secure applications. Course underscores the importance and value of the defense in depth principle across the entire SDLC. Introduces techniques to adapt common security activities to modern software development practices, including Agile/Scrum and DevOps. The course involves practical exercises, software design projects, case studies, and individual or group presentations.

    CYS-5336

    Forensics and Network Intrusion

    Forensics and Network Intrusion builds proficiency in detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Topics include computer forensics in multimedia, media, and operating system forensics; data and file forensics; audits and investigations; and device forensics. Preparation course to challenge the EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator.

    CYS-5337

    Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

    Industrial Control Systems are used in most utility networks, chemical plants, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure management and monitoring systems. This course will examine the vulnerabilities associated with these systems and discuss how they can be made secure from outside attacks. Fundamentals of software-controlled processes will also be discussed.

    CYS-5338

    Advanced Cyber Defense Seminar

    This course delves into the real-world battlefield of cyberspace. It covers the history of cyber warfare and the variety of new concerns its emergence has fostered. This course explores how cyberwarfare has become an important part of the modern military arsenal and provides strategies for protecting threatened networks, as well as strategies for dealing with specific cyberwar actors and threats. It then concludes with an exploration of the future of cyber warfare, considering the evolution of cyber-related capabilities, current threats, and emerging technology.

    CYS-6339

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    This course provides faculty guidance in the preparation of material to completely satisfy the requirements to earn a graduate degree. This includes clarification of general project expectations, familiarization with research resources, presentation of models of effective policy and administrative, analytical reports, and provision of basic support in a structured environment of feedback. The principal assignment is to undertake a cybersecurity research project and produce and present a capstone report.

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FAQs

Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans b

Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and C

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.

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