Overview
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security named the UGA Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research.
About this Degree
This MS Cybersecurity and Privacy program at the University of Georgia will be useful for all students, particularly in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and engineering. The program aims to develop expertise in various aspects of computer security and privacy, such as networking, operating systems, network and systems security, and data and communications privacy.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Computing and Programming
- Software Development
- Systems Programming
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- Theory of Computing
- Data Structures
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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IT Security Cyber Security View 346 other Masters in Cyber Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for admission, resume, statement of purpose, and unofficial transcripts ( undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) ( including degrees in progress).
- Official GRE scores ( institutional code 5813) ( within 5 years), official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (within 2 years) ( you may send the unofficial copy, but official scores must be received for departmental review).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A Statement of Purpose must indicate your goals for graduate study in Computer Science at the University of Georgia.
- All application documents and official test scores should be sent to UGA Graduate Admissions office only. Please check the status of your application on Slate.
- NOTE: We DO NOT waive the GRE for graduate admission. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator's office if GRE is not offered in your home country or there are no GRE at home testing options.
Tuition Fee
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International
24676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24676 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24676 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8698 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8698 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Athens
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Financing
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Funding
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