WGU’s online IT master’s degrees are highly respectedlargely because the programs were developed by employers for the specific needs of the industry. When you graduate from WGU, you can be certain you’ll have the skills and knowledge the workplace demands.
Our competency-based approach to education is also an ideal match for experienced IT professionals like you with extensive “real world” experience. At WGU, you earn your degree by demonstrating skills and knowledge in subject areas through a series of assessments. If you already possess these “competencies,” you can complete your assessments quicker. With the guidance of your mentor, you’ll be able to earn your IT master’s degree online, on your schedule, and on your budget.
WGU's Information Security and Assurance program has been certified by the National Security Agency’s Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program. This certification verifies that WGU’s courseware meets the requirements established by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standards.