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A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required to apply to our graduate programs. GMAT and GRE Not Required. 

1. Completed Application&²Ô²ú²õ±è;—&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
2. Official Transcript(s)
   Official transcript of coursework from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç here.
   
   Students who received their undergraduate degrees from an institution outside the United States must have credentials evaluated by a third-party evaluation service. The agency must submit an official report to ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç verifying credentials. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for further instructions.
3. Resume
4. Statement of Purpose/Intent
   A statement between 300 and 800 words describing why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in cybersecurity.
5. One Letter of Recommendation or Interview With The Dean
   Letter of recommendation: Academic or professional, on letterhead.
6. International Applicants
   International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.
   International MSC students are not eligible to live on campus or qualify for an F1 student visa due to the online nature of the degree. International students may take the program online in their home country.

Students will acquire knowledge in several functional areas of business, including:

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals 
• Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Information Security Risk Management
• Managing Human Risk: Building a Security-Based Culture
• Secure Coding and Application Security
• Cybersecurity Strategy, Leadership and Management Competencies
• Defenders vs. Attackers - Bridging Perspectives
• IT/IS and Cybersecurity Auditing
• Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues
• Emerging Technologies and Special Topics in Cybersecurity
• Practicum

Students enrolled in the MS in Cybersecurity, a business-oriented management program, will receive complimentary access to an optional, self-paced online cybersecurity certification bootcamp and one free exam voucher. The content covers the following industry-recognized certifications:

• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager - CISM
• ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – CRISC
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor - CISA
• ISACA Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT - CGEIT
• ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals - CSXF
• ISACA Control Objectives for Information Technologies - COBIT
• ISC2 – Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP
• CompTIA Security+

What to expect:

• Students will have access to the self-paced online bootcamp for a minimum of one year and
  will be able to schedule their exam within another year.
• Faculty will advise students on the certification(s) best suited to their career goals.
• Some courses in the MS program align with bootcamp certification content.
• We recommend that students take the exam toward the end of the program to ensure best
  preparation for passing the exam(s).

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

*Tuition and fees are set by the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.

Scholarships

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. View applicable scholarships below. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.