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Master of Cybersecurity

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, United States
1 year
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 (3 years): 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 an accredited institution (about 120 credits)
Admitted applicants typically hold at least a 3.0 GPA on the US 4.0 scale
Official transcripts
Resume
One-page essay
One recommendation
English score or waiver
Passport page. GRE/GMAT not required. A course-by-course credential report is required for the MPH and MS Exercise and Sport Science. F-1 students cannot enrol in online programmes.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

US bachelor's degree or equivalent (about 120 credit hours), Transcript evaluation where required.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 62
Cambridge 180
Oxford Test of English 135
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the entry-term windows: Spring Jul 5-Oct 15
Late Spring Oct 20-Dec 22
Fall Jan 3-Jun 15 (official website 2. Apply with the Online Graduate Application (75 USD fee). Upload transcripts
English score or waiver
Resume
One-page essay
One recommendation
Passport page. Pay the enrolment deposit by the term date (Nov 15
Feb 15
Jul 15). After admission
Send a bank letter covering one year of costs to receive the I-20 for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$29,380 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Fairfield, Connecticut)
Faculty or school	School of Computing & Engineering
Department	Department of Computing and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Scholarships

Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.