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Master of Cybersecurity Engineering

Chicago, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering is offered by the School of Engineering in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University.

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

Demonstrate core knowledge in Cybersecurity Engineering. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Data Analyst
IT Specialist
Cybersecurity Analyst

Curriculum

Minimum 120 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Managing Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Network Security Laboratory
Decision-making Under Uncertainty
General University Physics I. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course and ends with a capstone course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.