Overview

Classes are delivered online via digital streaming video. Students may choose the day, time, and location to observe the class lectures allowing for maximum flexibility.

The Master of Science degree in Cyber Security at Iowa State University also requires a final oral exam on your research, creative component, or capstone experience.

Learning Outcomes

Impart and enhance knowledge about information infrastructure security;
Expand and develop ability to engineer complex systems;
Instill and nurture social awareness, and the ability to function in a team;
Instill and nurture a sense of ethics;
Develop an understanding of strategic and policy issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Computer Networking
Computer Security
Information warfare
Ethical and Legal Issues in Computer Security
Cryptography
Wireless Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months
Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement)
Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32497 USD / year

≈ 32497 USD / year
Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

≈ 30577 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12967 USD / year

≈ 12967 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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