Overview

Auburn University’s cybersecurity engineering graduate program (i.e., MS-CYBE) prepares students for analyzing, developing, investigating, protecting, and defending the cyber ecosystem of organizations. As such, it focuses on the engineering and technical aspects of cybersecurity. The degree is designed to appeal to practitioners as well as research scholars through the requirement of capstone experience.

The Cybersecurity Engineering graduate degree can be earned entirely through on‐campus instruction, through the Engineering Online Graduate Program, or a combination of the two. Distance students should note that MATH 6180, Cryptography, is offered only in an on‐campus format and cannot include it as one of their elective cybersecurity‐specific courses.

Program Outcomes:

Outcome 1: Understanding of computer science principles beyond the baccalaureate level. This is assessed by successful completion of Foundational Courses.

Outcome 2: Acquisition of skills specific to identifying and assessing cybersecurity threats; developing suitably protective and resilient network and software mechanisms; defending against cyber attacks; and detecting, triaging, and mitigating cybersecurity breaches. This is assessed by successful completion of Cybersecurity‐Specific Courses.

Outcome 3: Acquisition of skills relevant to the workforce. This is assessed by successful completion of a Capstone Project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Algorithms

Advanced Computer Architecture

Advanced Operating Systems

Digital Forensics

Computer and Network Security
Real Time and Embedded Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days before the first day.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in computer science, software engineering, or an equivalent technically‐deep software‐oriented equivalent discipline from an institution of recognized standing. Degrees or significant work experience in information technology, electrical engineering, or other related disciplines may also be suitable. Application will be evaluated on an individual basis by the department's graduate admission committee.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34922 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17461 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

34922 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17461 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

12890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6445 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Auburn

850 - 1300 USD /month

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