MS Cybersecurity at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Cybersecurity is a modern approach to protecting computer networks, hardware, software and other elements of technology from outside interference and malicious attacks. As technology has developed and the world has become more interconnected, attacks from hackers have increased. Both individuals and businesses have to respond proactively to protect their online activity.

Faculty: Eller College of Management | Duration: 4 years / 33 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core coursework Minimum GPA : 3.0 All Track - Common Core Classes (12 units): MIS 515 Information Security in Public and Private Sectors (3 units) MIS 543 Business Data Communications and Networking (3 units) SIE 571 Systems Cyber Security Engineering (3 units) SIE 573 Engineering of Trustworthy Secure Systems (3 units) Information Systems Track - Additional Required.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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