MS Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements: Submit a personal statement. Personal statements should be 750 to 1,000 words and double-spaced. This is an opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about your reasons to earn this degree and should not repeat the information on your resume. Submit two (2) professional and/or educational references. Submit official transcripts showing degree completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or a closely related field from an accredited University, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or better. Submit a resume that reflects your education and experience. *​Students with a degree in other fields of study from accredited institutions, but having at least one year experience in cybersecurity/AI/ML may be considered for provisional admission. One year experience should be highlighted through reference letter(s) and other documents. Provisional students will be required to complete three core courses with a ‘B’ or above. After successful completion of three core courses, the student will move to regular graduate status. GRE is not required but may be submitted to assist in admission decision. International applicants must meet the WVU requirement of English language proficiency .