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Master of Cybersecurity Management
University of Illinois Springfield
- Springfield, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The doctorate prepares students for original cybersecurity research combining technical and management skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Cybersecurity Management to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in B.S. Entrants take 30 core credits (project management
- Ethics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Industry
- Government
- Academia (employers named: Microsoft
- IBM
- US government agencies
- Universities)
Curriculum
- B.S. Entrants take 30 core credits (project management
- Ethics
- Databases
- Networking
- Cybersecurity fundamentals)
- 12 research credits and 24 dissertation credits
- M.S. Holders take 15 core credits and choose electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
- Some programmes require prerequisites
- Statement or recommendation letters
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution (international degrees evaluated), Official transcripts, Some programmes require prerequisites, Statement, Resume or recommendation letters
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 70
- Cambridge B2 First
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
- Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,367 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Springfield Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business and Management |
| Department | Management Information Systems |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,367 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,801 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 70, Cambridge B2 First.