Overview
The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) at University of California, Berkeley offers students mastery of core technical skills and fluency in the business, political, and legal context for cybersecurity, as well as managing cyber risk in the service of strategic decision making.
The core MICS curriculum includes cryptography, secure programming, systems security, and the ethical, legal, and economic framework of cybersecurity. In addition, students may select from a wide variety of electives covering topics such as privacy engineering, managing cyber risk, and usable security. MICS features a project-based approach to learning and encourages the pragmatic application of a variety of different tools and methods to solve complex problems.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Understand the ethical and legal requirements associated with cybersecurity and data privacy;
- Know how to build secure systems and applications;
- Prepare to lead, manage, and contribute to building cybersecurity solutions; and
- Gain hands-on, practical cybersecurity experience.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Beyond the Code: Cybersecurity in Context
- Usable Privacy and Security
- Applied Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
- New Domains of Competition: Cybersecurity and Public Policy
- Operating System Security
- Network Security
- Software Security
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 20 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 286 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United StatesWhat students do after studying Computer Science & IT
This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Offical Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- English Language Proficiency
- Application Fee
Tuition Fee
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International
24508 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12254 USD per semester during 20 months. -
National
24508 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12254 USD per semester during 20 months. -
In-State
12264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6132 USD per semester during 20 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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