M.S. Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. prepares students for leadership, managerial and domain-specific cybersecurity roles and information assurance positions, with expertise in information security controls, the regulatory environment, information risk management and incident response. It is a non-thesis practitioner degree.

Faculty: Muma College of Business | Department: School of Information Systems and Management | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

9 credits of core (Data Network, Systems, and Security; Decision Processes for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; Information Security and Risk Management), 18 credits of required courses including Applied Cryptography and five of six courses such as Advanced Database Management and Project Management, and a 3-credit practicum. An electronic competency portfolio replaces the comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Managerial and operational positions in cybersecurity and information assurance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Preferably an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, MIS or IT and background in accounting information systems, database management and systems analysis and design. Required: 250-500 word essay; two letters of recommendation (at least one from faculty, with exceptions by approval); current resume or CV; GRE General Test scores (waiver may be requested by applicants with degrees from accredited U.S. universities). An admission interview may be requested.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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