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Master of Cyber Security Engineering
- San Diego, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An ABET-accredited degree preparing students for cyber security engineering practice within electrical and computer engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Cyber Security Engineering.
Career outcomes
- Cyber security engineering practice
Curriculum
- 126 credits in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Built on computer engineering fundamentals applied to security systems. Course-by-course requirements and a four-year plan are listed on the catalogue page
- The university minimum for a bachelor's degree is 120 credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- course-by-course credential evaluation of foreign degrees
- resume
- statement of purpose and recommendations
- GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
- English test unless waived (4-year degree from an English-medium institution with GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Grade/entry criteria: Bachelor degree (4-year) required
- waiver of English test needs cumulative GPA 3.0
- programme-specific minimums on programme pages.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution; international degree needs a course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, ECE, TEC, IERF, FACS); resume, statement of purpose, recommendations, GRE/GMAT only if the programme requires
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,838 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering |
| Department | Cyber Security Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
167 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 30 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $36,838 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $39,591 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 120.