Overview

Cybersecurity Engineering for Real-World Applications

Offered through USD’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the MS-CSE program emphasizes a mission-centric focus while engaging students in academically rigorous training on the engineering aspects of software and hardware security. It is designed for industry professionals and bachelor-prepared students who want to effect positive change by developing and deploying engineering solutions to mitigate cybersecurity threats.

The Cyber Security Engineering program at University of San Diego is distinguished by:

An integrated approach to cybersecurity education developed in collaboration with industry, military, intelligence community and government stakeholders to deliver specific, in-demand knowledge and skill sets.

Dynamic, highly relevant curriculum designed by instructors with years of applied experience protecting national assets from the worst types of cyber threats.

Intensive, in-depth focus on the most critical issues and threats being confronted by cybersecurity professionals today.

Who is the CSE Degree for?

Our Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering program is ideal for bachelor-prepared students who are currently working in a wide range of cybersecurity roles or aspiring to work as a security engineer.

It is especially ideal for those with an engineering background who wish to effect positive change by developing and deploying engineering solutions to safeguard systems and networks, and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

Anyone interested in gaining a deep understanding of cybersecurity engineering concepts, theories and threat mitigation strategies will benefit from this program, which is designed to be an invaluable asset for career advancement.

Applicants come from varying backgrounds and fields including:

Traditional educational paths

Technology industries

The military

The intelligence community

Private industry

Government organizations

Law

Ecommerce

Private and public safety agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Roots of Cyber Security

Cybersecurity Concepts and Tools

Cybersecurity Network Defense

Cybersecurity Domain

Applied Cryptography

Security System Life Cycle

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Cyber Security View 1601 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Bachelor’s GPA of 3.0 or higher

The completion of a standardized test, such as the GRE, GMAT, Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or LSAT may be submitted to strengthen an application if the undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0, or upon recommendation of the admissions committee.

TOEFL scores of 120 or above (if applicable)

Statement of purpose (minimum 500 words)

Letter of support from the candidate’s employer or two letters of reference

Resume showing information technology experience as demonstrated through academic or career experience

Students are required to bring a laptop to all courses (on-campus format only)

Tuition Fee

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International

22500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 20 months.
National

22500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 20 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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