Overview
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity risks are real and attacks are increasingly exponential. The rapidly changing domain of information and technology has given rise to a new paradigm of cyber attacks on a global, epidemic scale. The industry-focused Cybersecurity and Networking concentration from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) provides you with fresh perspectives on cyber threats, hacker motivations, modern attack patterns, and next-generation mitigation solutions. You will undertake technically driven, collaborative research with faculty members who have distinguished careers as IS&T and cybersecurity scholars and practitioners. In an evolving cyber risk landscape, you’ll develop the skills to help businesses and organizations prepare for cyber attacks, which can result in significant expenses for the affected enterprises.
Program Highlights
- Well-equipped research clinics and laboratories enable you to work directly on applied and academic research, including the IDEA Lab, Intelligent Systems Lab, and more.
- Our GIS Club convenes students and professionals interested in geographic information systems (GIS) and informs the local community about the latest GIS workshops and conferences.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cryptography & Computer Security
- Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Advanced Networking
- Cybersecurity in a Changing World
- Databases
- Software Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
IT Security Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 241 other Masters in IT Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Claremont
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
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