MS Cybersecurity (Online) at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The online master’s in cybersecurity program is designed to prepare a new generation of cybersecurity professionals with both the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to address evolving cybersecurity challenges. In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of change means constantly reinventing yourself with new skills to meet the moment.

Study mode: online | Intake: July 27 (Fall); December 15 (Spring); April 6 (Summer) | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

30-credit hour program 36-credit hour program

Career pathways

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

To enroll in the online cybersecurity master's program, applicants must have completed a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and meet minimum GPA requirements. Students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and computer science minor equivalency or better may be directly admitted into the core program. Applicants who do have a GPA below 2.75 or do not have a computer science minor equiavalency will be considered for admission into the bridge program.

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 are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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