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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant coursework or experience in computer science, IT, or related fields; GRE is typically optional.

About This Program

A professional graduate program designed for experienced practitioners to build technical depth in security, privacy, and threat intelligence at scale.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with cybersecurity expertise

• 1. Cybersecurity Analyst
• 2. Penetration Tester
• 3. Security Architect
• 4. Cyber Risk Manager

What You'll Learn

• Analyze and mitigate cyber threats using network defense techniques.
• Implement cryptographic protocols to secure data and communications.
• Conduct ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop incident response plans for cybersecurity breaches.

Curriculum Highlights

The 12-course curriculum covers networking, cloud architecture, and compliance, culminating in a collaborative capstone project that solves a real-world industry cybersecurity challenge.

Top Employers

Top employers include Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and government agencies like NSA and FBI.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant coursework or experience in computer science, IT, or related fields; GRE is typically optional.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)