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Master of Cybersecurity
- Providence, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information system security officer
- Network security administrator
- Information security analyst
- Forensic analyst
- IT auditor
- Information system governance officer
- Information assurance engineer
- Information assurance analyst
Curriculum
- 30 credits over two years
- Full or part time
- With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree with official or certified transcripts and degree certificate
- Two recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- English test results; Programme-specific requirements are in the campus catalog.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (official or certified transcripts and diploma/degree certificate), Two letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose, Resume/CV
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements in the JWU catalog (). International graduate study is at the Providence campus only. Apply online through the applicant portal at enroll.jwu.edu. Upload official transcripts and degree certificate
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
- A resume or CV
- English test results under two years old. After admission pay the 500 USD reservation fee. Submit a certified bank statement or sponsor letter covering one academic year
- Then receive the Form I-Apply for the F-1 visa at a US embassy or consulate with the I-20 and evidence of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,542, $14,112 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Providence |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Cybersecurity |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
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The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,542, $14,112 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,147 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53.
1118 scholarships are connected to this program.