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Overview
Key facts:
- Offered online and on-campus in South Florida, the Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity degree program is designed for someone who wants to focus on Network Security Engineering by obtaining the necessary skills and abilities for the design of secure network infrastructures and security analysis of network traffic. If you want to focus on Security Policy Development and Compliance to ensure the security of an organization from the management perspective then you should look at the M.S. in Cybersecurity Management.
- The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has certified that NSU's curriculum in information security meets or exceeds the requirements and standards expected of a leader in cybersecurity research and education. In particular, NSA and DHS recognized that NSU's graduate curriculum met the additional requirements for educational specializations in Network Security Engineering and Security Policy Development and Compliance As a result of this recognition federal agencies may sponsor civilian and military personnel to take the school's certified graduate courses. Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as non-degree students.
- Nova Southeastern University is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE/CD) education, and NSU’s CEC is hosting the Center for Information Protection, Education, and Research (CIPhER). NSU first received this designation in March 2005 amongst the first in the State of Florida
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Software Engineering
- Database Systems
- Secure Computer Systems
- Applied Cryptography
- Database Security
- Computer and Network Forensics
- Advanced Network Security
- Information Security Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
IT Security Cyber Security Software Engineering View 279 other Masters in Cyber Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
An earned bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution and with an appropriate major. (see program-specific admission requirements under individual programs). Lower GPA scores must be accompanied with a supplemental letter explaining why the low GPA does not reflect inadequate potential for success in the program.
Online application and non-refundable $50 application fee.
Sealed official transcripts from all institutions attended.
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Tuition Fee
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International
27150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Davie
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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