ME Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance at George Washington University

Programme overview

The online master of engineering (MEng) in cybersecurity policy and compliance degree program offers an engineering management-focused course of study, providing an overview of cryptography, security systems, algorithms, and software paradigms—a perfect choice for those interested in exploring the complex intersections between policy, business, and technology. Students in the program become familiar with industry-recognized frameworks and methodologies, preparing themselves to take charge in the fast-paced world of information security.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Engineering Management and Systems Engineering | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes CSCI 6012 Cybersecurity and Privacy; CSCI 6013 Security in Mobile Computing; CSCI 6532 Information Policy; CSCI 6534 Information Security in Government; ECE 6132 Secure Cloud Computing.

Career pathways

Face the future of information assurance with the creative, technical, and managerial skills that employers are seeking in government, intelligence, and security analysts and executives.

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Entry requirements

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Students with degrees from non-US universities should submit certified course-by-course and degree evaluations of their transcripts. For a list of accredited evaluation agencies, please click here. These agencies can translate and evaluate your transcripts by determining the equivalent course, grade, and degre

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.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: http://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-applicants

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