MS in Cybersecurity
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program at Rowan prepares students with knowledge & skills needed for specialized cybersecurity careers.
Why choose Rowan's cybersecurity program?
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program at Rowan University prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand key issues along with present and emerging cyber threats to information systems, develops graduates with a sufficiently broad and strong technical foundation to understand and analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and protections, and prepares students for specialized cybersecurity careers.
The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a full-time or part-time program offered online or in person at our Glassboro, NJ campus.
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Studying cybersecurity at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a full-time or part-time program offered online or in person at our Glassboro, NJ campus.
Online Pathway
The online pathway of the M.S. in Cybersecurity program requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours (10 courses). All students must complete 6 credits of foundation courses (2 courses) and 9 credits of core courses (3 courses). Students may complete this degree within 1 ½ to 2 years of study.
In-Person Pathway
The in-person pathway of the M.S. in Cybersecurity program requires the completion of 31 graduate semester hours (11 courses). All students must complete 6 credits of foundation courses (2 courses) and 9 credits of core courses (3 courses). Students may complete this degree within 1 ½ to 2 years of study.
An Inside Look at Coursework
The following list includes titles of foundational coursework for the M.S. in Cybersecurity program:
- Essentials of Computer Science
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Management, Policy, and Risk
- Cyber Defense of Operating Systems
- Network Security
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science Graduate Seminar
Elective study may also be available in the following areas:
- Advanced Cybersecurity Principles and Applications
- Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Defense
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and Response Operations
- Information Security for Managers
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Predictive Analysis
- Continuity of Operations
- Cybersecurity Risk Analysis in Homeland Security
- Foundations of Global Threats, Risks and Response
- Threat Assessment in Homeland Security
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Cloud Computing & the Internet of Things-Architectures and Security
- Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity
- Wireless Network and Systems
- Network Security
- Law and Society
- TCP/IP and Internet Protocols and Technologies
- Cybersecurity Risk Analysis in Homeland Security
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
Any graduate course taken outside of Rowan-CS must be approved prior to registration by the Cybersecurity Graduate Program Committee. Such an approval is on an individual basis. The interested student must submit in writing to the Cybersecurity Graduate Program Coordinator an explanation as to why they are interested in the course and how the course addresses one or more of the goals of the MS in Cybersecurity program. The student can expect a response from the Graduate Committee within 10 business days.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for Computer Science Majors. All other majors require a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Submission of official TOEFL/LANG test (International)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Careers and outcomes
As a student in our Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Cybersecurity. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Cybersecurity.
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