Overview

The M.S. Cybersecurity at Roger Williams University works to provide students with a thorough grounding in the technology and practice of cybersecurity. The program focuses on development of career professionals wishing to document their skillset, develop their skills in this arena, or improve on their security skill set related to technology. Ideal candidates have some technical background or are willing to pursue study prior to beginning the program to develop their technology background.

Key Facts

The program is designed around industry certifications and standards and provides a diverse background leading to entry level careers (for those transitioning from other areas) and career advancement (for those with prior background in technology). The program is taught online using virtual environments to support simulation and analysis of operating systems. Theory and practice are both considered critical components of the program. Students shall complete a limited on site matriculation for a capstone project and a thesis demonstrating research capabilities.

The M.S. Cybersecurity program was created in partnership with industry professionals and is taught fully online using virtual environments to simulate the operating systems that you’ll monitor on the job.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Forensics

Law for Forensics Professionals

CyberSecurity Essentials

Auditing of Networking, Security, and Technology

Intrusion Detection: Firewalling and Defense

Malware: Analysis and Malicious Software

Pen Testing and Incident Response

CyberIntelligence and Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bristol, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework

Two letters of recommendation attesting to your potential for success in graduate school

A letter of intent describing your interest in the program, what you will add to the program, and your professional plans.

Criminal background check (BCI check) from your state of residence (applicants who need assistance with this process should contact the Office of Graduate Admission)

A current resume

Completed online application and $50 application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17040 USD / year

≈ 17040 USD / year
Out-of-State

17040 USD / year

≈ 17040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17040 USD / year

≈ 17040 USD / year

Funding

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