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Master of Cybersecurity
- Houston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.
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
- 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's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
- Requirements set by each programme (holistic review: statement
- CV
- 3 Recommendation letters).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload the bachelor's degree records
- Statement
- CV and three recommendation letters
- Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 5
- Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,929 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $4,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Cullen College of Engineering |
| Department | Information Science Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules. |
Scholarships
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $19,929 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $4,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,650 USD.
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.