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 Engineering Degree in Cyber Security at Iowa State University is a coursework-only program. It consists of 30 credit hours, typically with 18 credits from the core set of courses and 6 credits of research. The remaining credits will be taken from a set of elective courses.

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 285 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

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

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Non-residents

27000 USD / full

≈ 27000 USD / full
Out-of-State

27000 USD / full

≈ 27000 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

27000 USD / full

≈ 27000 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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