Cyber Security, MS
The Master of Science in Cyber Security focuses on providing a broad interdisciplinary information assurance education that prepares graduates to successfully defend, protect, design, implement and maintain secure information and information systems.
The Master of Science in Cyber Security degree program is designed for prospects with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a degree in engineering, science or mathematics with a strong background in computer science. For prospects without the appropriate qualifications, a set of bridge courses provide the necessary background for regular admission to the MS program.
What can you do with this degree?
Graduates of the Master of Science in Cyber Security degree program have the requisite expertise to:
- Function in the world-at-large as productive and ethical professionals and as responsible citizens. They will have a very good understanding of ethical issues and their applications
- Understand and employ current trends and adapt to advances in the technology of the Information Assurance profession
- Develop and implement security strategies to improve the security posture of organizations
- Work in teams, to apply theoretical and analytical methods and principles of software development to address security issues in software development
- Apply techniques, methodologies, tools and skills to build high-quality security systems that function effectively and reliably in the emerging information infrastructure
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other security and computing professionals
Bridge Program In Information Assurance (Non-Degree Program)
The Bridge Program in Cyber Security prepares students for graduate work in the Master of Science program. The main goal of this program is to provide students from other disciplines with the necessary background to pursue a Master’s degree in Cyber Security. A secondary goal is to provide formal training for people in various technical disciplines who need significant background in computing. The Bridge Program consists of comprehensive courses at the 500-level that provide the equivalent of the core undergraduate computer science curriculum. This core set of courses is listed in the curriculum for the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) which sets the standards for undergraduate curricula. The following minimum requirements must be met before a student can be admitted to the program:
- A bachelor’s degree of higher
- Two semesters of calculus and one semester of discrete mathematics
- Formal training or experience in programming to the level of Computer Science 501
Admissions Requirements
- Online application for admission
- GRE (ENG 503-English Composition for Graduate Students will be required if the GRE verbal score is below 150 or a 4.0 in Analytical Writing)
- Personal statement (indicating self reflection and career goals; not to exceed 1,000 words)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- All College/University transcripts
- A copy of your State or Federal ID
Application Deadlines
- Starting Session:Â Spring
Deadline: November 15th - Starting Session: Fall
Deadline: June 15th
Financial Aid & Transcripts Info
- Available to those who qualify
- Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid
- FAFSA School Code: 003714
Undergraduate Students
All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:
HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Graduate Students
Please forward all graduate admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:
HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu. Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs.