Master of Science [M.S] (Cybersecurity and Information Assurance)
Field of Study:
$20,340/Yr
We provide an unmatched education to students in the region, and we're proud of it. With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply, the opportunities awaiting Cybersecurity graduates are nearly limitless.
We have highly qualified and dedicated faculty members who have extensive experiences in research and/or industry. Six of them received specialized information security training through the SANS Institute. In addition, several faculty hold highly regarded cybersecurity certificates such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Secure Java Developer (GSSP-Java) and Certified Security Professional (GSEC).?
Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- An ability to apply algorithmic principles and formal models to solve advanced problems in cybersecurity and computing.
- Design and analyze an organizations information security policies to meet security requirements.
- An ability to design, select, and execute a cybersecurity mechanism to conform to security policy.
- An ability to evaluate and maintain cyber systems for secure and reliable operations.
- An ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, work effectively in a team environment, and recognize the need for continual professional development.
This program is designed to prepare graduates with advanced skills in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. The graduates from the program can apply these skills to protect resources in the cyber domain and work as senior cybersecurity professionals in various sectors of industry that have significant online resources.
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Tuition Fees
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Tuition Fees | $20340 (USD 20340) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelors degree in computer science or related field is required. Students with other degree can be considered if they have completed a programming language with B grade
- Students need to submit the official transcripts of previous education to the office and upload unofficial trasncripts on the portal
- A GPA of 2.80 is required in undergraduate degree
- Students with gradaute degree in computer science or related field require GPA of 3.25 minimum and others require a GPA of 3.50 minimum
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience is required in a reputed multinational organization
- Minimum combined score of 291 is required in Verbal and quantitative reasoning in GRE
- Submission of 3 letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose is optional
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in IBT; 550 in PBT; 213 in CBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- UCM English proficiency exam: minimum 79 required
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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