Although the field of cybersecurity does not require intensive math, it does require strong analytical and quantitative skills. Students in the Master of Science in Security Studies, Cybersecurity concentration at UMass Lowell are not required to complete any math specific courses, but some of the courses in the curriculum are either IT based or require a strong background in information technology as a prerequisite. Students who are interested in security studies but lack the technical background required, may find the Master of Arts in Security Studies with concentrations in Homeland Defense, Industrial and Economic Security, or International Security appealing.