Overview

Network and system security has become very critical and ever-increasing urgent in today's network and information systems.

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE/CDE). This designation covers academic years 2014 through 2021. More information about our IA programs and activities can be accessed at the Center of Information Assurance and Security Technology (CIAST) at UCCS.

Objectives:

Graduates of the Cybersecurity program from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) become experts in methods, techniques, and tools used in Information Assurance..
Graduates of the MECS program serve as chief security officers for organizations.
Graduates of the MECS program practice lifelong learning and keep themselves up to date with emerging Security Engineering knowledge.
Graduates of the MECS program contribute to Cyber Security Journals and Conferences.

Outcomes:

Students should know the proven principles/techniques/tools, current standards, and best practices of Cybersecurity.
Students can perform independent research in the area of Cybersecurity.
Students can build a secure networked system and setup/enforce security policies.
Students can perform risk analysis and penetration testing of a networked system.
Students has developed effective communication skills and professionalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Architecture
Computer Communication
Operating Systems
Fundamentals of Computer/Network Security
Applied Cryptography for Secure Communications
Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 428 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

148 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering information systems, or equivalent.
An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0; awarded within the past five years) or minimum 148 GRE (new grading scale), quantitative portion.
A completed online application including a concise statement of experience, career goals and resume.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants with any foreign post-secondary course work should also submit a course-by-course evaluation by a NACES member.
Other items as required.
International Applicants: TOEFL or ILETS of 6.5 or higher is required for English Proficiency.

Work experience

It is recommended the applicant have two years experience with commercial, industrial or government software development or system/network administration.

Tuition Fee

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International

17984 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8992 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

17984 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8992 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5200 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Colorado Springs

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

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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

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