Overview

The Cybersecurity program offered by Fitchburg State University offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity such as network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and other related areas.

Program Overview

This concentration will serve those who are interested in pursuing a masters in computer science with a career goal in cybersecurity area, e.g. Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Administrator, or Information security Specialist. Or those who are currently working in computer and/ or IT industry and would like to pursue career in cybersecurity area or increase the competitiveness in their workplaces.

It will teach you to identify threats to networks, including sniffing and spoofing, and explain techniques for ensuring network security, including encryption, authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection. You will be able to analyze data to detect attacks, communicate security concerns effectively. You will understand cybercrimes and have the tools to recover and/or repair stolen or damaged data files.

What will I do?

Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity such as network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and other related areas.
Gain an in-depth, cross-disciplinary training experience by taking courses offered by computer science department.
Be in high demand as a professional in computer and cybersecurity, the Department of Labor(opens in a new tab) projects 33% job growth in this field from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Operating Systems and Networking
Computer & Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for domestic students

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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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

An official transcript of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. While no specific academic background is required for admission, preference is given to applicants with undergraduate majors in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field of study
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

3217 USD / year

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Out-of-State

3217 USD / year

≈ 3217 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3217 USD / year

≈ 3217 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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