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Master of Cybersecurity

Boise State University

Boise, 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: no
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

Applicants need a completed bachelor degree from a recognised institution
with official transcripts and proof of degrees. English proof: IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115 (higher for Criminal Justice MA
DNP and Master of Athletic Training); exemption for degrees from approved English-speaking countries. Programmes may add GRE results
recommendation letters and a statement of purpose.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised institution (official transcripts or marksheets, Proof of degrees), Many programmes also require GRE, Recommendation letters and a statement of purpose

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
Statement of purpose
References or resume where requested
Proof of language proficiency if required
Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

Review the academic program requirements and its application deadline. Complete the Boise State application. Submit official academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the international application fee. Provide additional documents required by the department. Follow the admission and student visa instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,399 USD
Application fee	$95 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Boise
Faculty or school	School of Computing - College of Engineering / College of Arts & Science / College of Business & Economics
Department	Cybersecurity
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.