Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Financial Cybersecurity

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The PhD in Financial Cybersecurity program is structured for experienced professionals in the Financial Services Data & Cybersecurity field. The degree provides a path for Financial Services & Cybersecurity personnel leading this critical sector. Graduates will contribute significantly to the Financial Services Data & Cybersecurity field through the creation of new knowledge and ideas by researching a specific topic or aspect. You will concentrate and become an expert in your field. This is especially true when in a world of ransomware and other attacks that can undermine a company or even prevent it operating are happening daily and more frequently. For those in this important field our degree offers a chance to lead the protection and security that assets and the sector will remain safe and secure.

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Expert guidance in doctoral research

Capitol’s doctoral programs are supervised by faculty with extensive experience in chairing doctoral dissertations and mentoring students as they launch their academic careers. You’ll receive the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research project and build credentials in the field.

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Proven academic excellence

Study at a university that specializes in industry-focused education in technology fields, with a faculty that includes many industrial and academic experts.

Online degree

Program is 100% Online

Our Ph.D. in Financial Cybersecurity is offered 100% online. Once you are accepted, all you need is an internet connection and you can attend class.

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Degree Details


The PhD program offers 2-degree completion requirement options.

  1. Dissertation Option: the student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
  2. Publication Option: the student will produce, present, and defend doctoral research that is published as articles (3 required) in peer reviewed journals identified by the university and the student’s Committee. Students must receive the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Board prior to publication.

Prior Achieved Credits May Be Accepted


Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2023-2024 academic year, beginning in Fall 2023 and continuing through Summer 2024:

  • The application fee is $100
  • The per-credit charge for doctorate courses is $950. This is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
  • Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
  • Active duty military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount for doctorate level coursework.
  • Information technology fee $39 per credit hour.
  • High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

Find additional information for 2023-2024 doctorate tuition and fees.

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