Engineering Science (Cybersecurity) MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary program run with the UB School of Management for graduates and IT professionals building cybersecurity knowledge, with hands-on use of security tools and applications in healthcare, manufacturing and transportation systems. Courses are in person.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Computer Science and Engineering with School of Management | Duration: 30 credit hours (ten courses); three semesters, can be completed in one calendar year | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

General Track core (15 credits): computer science for non-majors, cryptography, information assurance, cybersecurity and privacy, and network or computer security; focus area (9 credits) with Software Security (CSE 518 capstone) plus two of Systems Security, AI/ML and Security, or Digital Forensics; two electives.

Career pathways

Cybersecurity analyst, security or cybersecurity engineer, security administrator, cybersecurity consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One letter of recommendation required (professor preferred); statement of purpose emphasizing math and programming background; resume/CV; unofficial transcripts (official after offer); GRE optional; $100 application fee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, scores within two years. Minimum GPA not stated. General Track background: electrical, mechanical or other engineering, IT, information systems or mathematics, with some programming.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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