Overview

In the masters in Cybersecurity program at Sacred Heart University, you will also:

Become proficient in products and applications that prohibit cyber threats

Learn effective technology risk management practices

Identify new and existing threats and determine methods for mitigation

Build secure and defendable systems

Analyze cybersecurity risks and apply real-world solutions

Learn to address and stop ever-changing security threats and infiltration techniques

Perform cybersecurity research

Gain hands-on experience with security tools

Benefit from networking opportunities

Learn from expert faculty who are industry professionals with more than 50 years of combined experience in cybersecurity

Study full- or part-time

Be part of SHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, one of fewer than five percent of elite business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International

Graduate prepared for a career in the rapidly growing STEM field, where employment demand and salaries are high

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Networks

Network Security

Cryptography

Cyber Security

Security Management

Digital Forensics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions. Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for an authorization form. International students may need to have a transcript evaluation completed by World Education Services

Non-refundable application fee

2 Letters of recommendation

Professional resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28950 USD / year

≈ 28950 USD / year
Out-of-State

28950 USD / year

≈ 28950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28950 USD / year

≈ 28950 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

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

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Overview

In the masters in Cybersecurity program at Sacred Heart University, you will also:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfield

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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