M.S. in Cybersecurity

Learn to design and develop computer systems that are inherently secure, to protect crucial infrastructures, and to identify suspicious cyber behavior using data mining and anomaly detection with an M.S. in cyber security. In addition to the technical aspects such as cryptography, protocols and access control, the curriculum concentrates on policy and management issues, integration and logistics, and budgeting.

Candidates must complete a total of 30 credit hours with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale, and additional articulation courses may be required for students without a civil engineering undergraduate degree. Applicants must submit all post-secondary transcripts and a statement of purpose. Letters of recommendation are optional for M.S. applicants, and GRE scores are generally not required unless the applicant is requesting financial aid. Applications are reviewed holistically.