Cybersecurity Engineering (M.S.)

Cybersecurity affects everyone and impacts every organization. From marketing to finance, manufacturing or entertainment, data security is critical in every economic sector. Cybersecurity engineers develop, integrate and operate secure systems in order to protect computing devices, networks, data and programs from unauthorized hackers, damage or cyberattacks. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming more frequent and severe, cybersecurity professionals are in high demand across all industries. Designed for working professionals and people with a strong interest in cybersecurity, UNH Manchester’s M.S. in cybersecurity engineering program is rooted in project-based and applied learning. The M.S. in cybersecurity engineering at UNH Manchester brings today’s cybersecurity challenges to life in the classroom. Through hands-on learning and authentic project experiences, students learn the theoretical underpinnings of security engineering and the technical skills to protect data,communications, networks, and services. The program is designed with flexibility in mind, offering full-and part-time enrollment at UNH’s Manchester campus in the heart of the state’s tech, corporate and financial activity. With the skills and experience students gain in core and advanced information security, cybersecurity engineering graduates will be prepared to develop, integrate and evaluate secure IT systems and services for virtually any organization.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required Personal Statement