Overview

The M.S. Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems degree program at Southern Illinois University has been designed to provide students with relevant graduate-level education and to prepare them for careers as professional computer scientists or advanced doctoral-level studies.

Features

Faculty members and graduate students engage in informal and direct contacts to better utilize their combined resources in studies and research.
All graduate-level teaching is done by full-time highly qualified faculty members who are committed to pursuing excellence in both teaching and research.
A friendly, stimulating atmosphere is present in both the School of Computing and the University as a whole.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Security
Advanced Linux/UNIX Programming
Computer Networks
Applied Cryptography
Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics
Hardware Security
Security Issues in Cloud Computing
Security in Cyber-Physical Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 426 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent degrees will be admitted directly as long as their GPA satisfies Graduate School requirements.
Admission to the MS program is based on the following factors: grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a scale of 4.0 on approximately the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework, class ranking, and faculty recommendation letters.
Although GRE scores are not required for admission, they are important to qualify for the High Achievers Tuition Rate.

Tuition Fee

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International

35213 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35213 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35213 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35213 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

14085 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14085 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Carbondale

1100 - 1500 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 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems.

Available Scholarships

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