Master's in Cybersecurity

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Months to complete

Credits

$879

Per Credit

Flexible learning and course delivery

Earn your online master's degree on your terms

Our Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

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Program Overview

The Rowan Experience

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Our online Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity program 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.

If you are interested in exploring the campus-based version of the MS in Cybersecurity, we recommend you learn more about our campus-based and hybrid program offerings.

Curriculum

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Our Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity program requires the completion of 30 credits (10 courses).

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.

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 course information shown above is not official and is 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

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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 University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

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$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
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)

Career Outlook

Career Paths & Job Opportunities

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.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

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7/1

Fall Module Entry

11/1

Spring Module Entry

4/1

Summer Module Entry

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