The master's degree in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management will provide a focused skill set for working professionals in the justice, public safety, and information technology fields that will enable them to use and oversee information systems in the fight against crime, terrorism, and other pressing security issues. This program will also enhance the cybersecurity leadership skills of current homeland security and criminal justice professionals, thereby preparing the next generation of strategic leaders who work to secure and protect the country's infrastructure. This master's degree represents an academic response to the current demand for comprehensive and strategic knowledge of policy, best practices, and strategies related to information technology, data management and cyber operations as they relate to the homeland security and justice sectors at both private and public levels.

The curriculum was designed by GW's College of Professional Studies in consultation with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, experts from the Integrated Justice Information Systems Institute, the military, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leaders from law enforcement in the D.C. metropolitan area, and key private organizations working in the field of Cyber Security as well as Information Management.