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Overview
Cyber threats and cybersecurity are increasingly critical areas of focus for the U.S. government, with the Department of Homeland Security serving as the coordinating agency.
As a graduate of the Homeland Security - Information Security and Forensics program at Pennsylvania State University, you can build your understanding of the theories, skills, and technologies associated with:
- information security and assurance
- cyber and network security
- cyber threat defense and forensics
- intelligence analysis
- risk assessment, mitigations, and resiliencies
- security policy development
- privacy protection and assurance
- security audit and compliance
- emergency and security management across multiple venues
Careers
This option prepares graduates to work in areas such as information assurance engineering, catastrophe risk management and analysis, computer systems security analysis, information security/digital forensics, intelligence analysis, and systems integration and networks.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer and Cyber Forensics
- Information Security Management
- Network Management and Security
- Disaster Communication
- Disaster Psychology
- Network Security
- Intelligence Analysis, Cultural Geography, and Homeland Security
- Web Security and Privacy
- Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology IT Security Terrorism & Security View 134 other Masters in IT Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended
- GPA and Test Scores — postsecondary (undergraduate), junior/senior (last two years) GPA is required. Successful applicants are expected to have an overall grade-point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher from undergraduate study (and/or graduate-level studies).
- GRE or GMAT
- English Proficiency
- References (3)
- Résumé
Tuition Fee
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31350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
31350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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