Overview

East Carolina University's Security Studies, M.Sc. program features six core courses to provide our students with a common base of knowledge about the field of security studies, combined with areas of emphasis designed to allow students to gain insights and knowledge about specific security sub-fields of interest to them. The areas of emphasis include international security, homeland security policy, science and technology security (computer science or information technology specialization), and environmental health and occupational safety.

You will study in an online environment designed to accommodate your busy schedule, while allowing you to participate extensively in your classes. Students in the MSSS program come from a variety of career fields and interests providing students with the opportunity to be exposed to different perspectives about security issues. Faculty for the program are drawn from more than 15 departments, which gives MSSS students the opportunity to learn from experts in different fields. Across all the classes, the MSSS program emphasizes the importance of thinking and writing analytically and with clarity, two skill sets that your future employers will be seeking.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina's master of science in security studies program examines security problems and responses from many different perspectives, providing students with a broad base of knowledge. Security issues are examined from the international, U.S., state and local levels. The MSSS program is also interdisciplinary, allowing students to choose classes that best suit their interests while exposing them to perspectives from a variety of different security-related disciplines.

Through the MSSS online program, students will have the opportunity to interface with not just our excellent faculty, but also other students who are engaged in different security fields, including the US Armed Services, National Guard, law enforcement, intelligence, private security, emergency management, and many more. The approach gives ECU's MSSS students a broad understanding of security issues as well as providing them with the analytical skills that are sought after by security-related employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
National Security Law and Ethics
Security Risk Assessment and Management
Security Strategies and Policy
Capstone Seminar in Security Studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 412 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

GRE or GMAT scores (may be waived for certain applicants)

Relevant work experience in security-related field (preferred)

Tuition Fee

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International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 12 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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