Overview

The Center for Identity joined with the top-ranked University of Texas School of Information to offer this unique interdisciplinary program bringing together law, public policy, communications, technology and the social sciences. The Information Security and Privacy MSc program offered at University of Texas at Austin delivers a 360-degree perspective of information security and privacy not available through other programs in cybersecurity and information assurance.

Career Growth and Development

The field of information security and privacy is among the fastest-growing in today's marketplace. Rapidly transforming information technologies and policy have created a great demand for a workforce prepared to deal with new and rapidly evolving information security and privacy. The MS ISP will prepare its students to bridge that gap with training from multiple specialties and perspectives, while the Center for Identity's projects and partnerships with business and government will allow for hands-on learning for enriched and generous career development opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Security and Privacy
Information Security & Privacy in Society
Public Policy, Information Security, and Privacy
Business Governance and Controls for Information Security and Privacy
Strategic Communication for Information Security and Privacy
Information Risk and Benefit Analysis
Information Management and Repositories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 1009 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) application for admission and admission fee: The Texas Common Application is available at ApplyTexas.org.
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the GIAC website.
An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: (Optional for Fall 2022 applicants.)
Statement of Purpose: Once your application is submitted, electronically upload a statement of purpose for your desired program of study. (See MSIS Requirements or PhD Requirements.)
Three letters of recommendation: You will be asked to submit the names and contact information of three recommenders at the time of your online application. After submitting the application, each contact will receive an email with directions for submitting a recommendation letter online.
Resume/CV.
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only).

Tuition Fee

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International

14052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7026 USD per semester during 21 months.
National

14052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7026 USD per semester during 21 months.
In-State

7924 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3962 USD per semester during 21 months.

$9,000 per semester

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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