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Diploma of Cybersecurity
- Boston, United States
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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 (0 year): no
- 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 (or equivalent)
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Usually one recommendation letter
- Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Transcripts, Resume, Usually one recommendation letter, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, Certificates do not by themselves satisfy language proficiency for later degree admission (CSSH).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the certificate's entry requirements
- English test minimums and deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
- Resume
- Usually one recommendation letter and TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
- Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,752 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $600 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Khoury College of Computer Sciences |
| Department | Cybersecurity |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 16 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs. |
Scholarships
Eligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $30,752 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $600 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.
Eligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs.