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Master of Cybersecurity

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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Sam Houston State University campus

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): no
  • 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 (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSHSU Online
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science and Engineering Technology
DepartmentComputer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Scholarships

Institutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.