Overview

The goal of this Computer Science - Cybersecurity MCS program offered at Arizona State University is to provide students the knowledge and skills in science and engineering for cybersecurity, including computer and network security, software security, data and information security, applied cryptography and computer forensics.

This degree designed for students with an undergraduate education in computing and related disciplines and students employed in industry who can best profit from further breadth and background in computer science and information assurance. Graduates have a competitive advantage to secure employment.

Career Opportunities

Students completing the Master in Computer Science program are able to analyze key theories, algorithms and software modules used in the field of computer science. Graduates have a competitive advantage in securing employment.

Career examples include:

computer network architect
computer system analyst
computer systems engineer
data scientist or engineer
machine learning, AI or computer vision engineer
software engineer
software developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Operating Systems
Theoretical Computer Science
Information Assurance and Security
Applied Cryptography
Software Security
Advanced Computer Network Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-18 00:00:00
Starting 2023-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-03-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

More details

August start deadline for online option: July 21
January start deadline for online option: December 12
May start for online option only

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Computer Sciences IT Security Cyber Security View 244 other Masters in IT Security in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related area from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores (optional, but strongly recommended)
statement of purpose OR curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months.
National

24498 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12014 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.

Online: $10,372 per year

Living costs for Tempe Junction

900 - 1350 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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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science - Cybersecurity.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United States / Merit-based

Eurecom / Institut Carnot Telecom Et Société Numérique Excellence Scholarship Program

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