Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity prepares students in the protection of systems, data assets, and sensitive information. The program features a curriculum focused on policy operations and technologies and defense techniques. Students will work with secure systems and applications, develop an understanding of the legal impacts of cybersecurity, and learn how to lead, manage, and help build cybersecurity solutions.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 2 years (30 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity The following are in addition to the University’s graduate admission requirements. (1) A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar discipline from an accredited institution. A degree in a related field is acceptable if the applicant shows evidence of background suitable for entry into the master’s program as judged by the Graduate Committee. The academic background of each student shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum. (2) Per FIU's Graduate Admission Criteria and Denial Policy # 380.0443 , the applicant should have a minimum of a "B" average (3.0 GPA) in the last 60 credits of upper-level work undergraduate coursework. (3) Foreign students whose native language is not English must score at

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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