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Master of Science in Cyber Security and Operations Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus, USA

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USD 27637

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Cyber Security and Operations (MS CYSO) is designed for students who wish to help meet the challenges posed by increasing cyber-threats. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the program is designed to provide students with a focused education within a broad analytical framework for evaluating; understanding; and solving cyber security problems. Either concentration will allow a thesis or non-thesis option. Starkville-campus and online programs are available.

The Cyber Defense concentration will focus on those aspects of cyber security needed to prepare an enterprise level system to protect itself. Material will prepare the students for developing cyber security policies to comply with existing and future laws, conducting risk assessment in enterprise to determine compliance with requirements and implementing security solutions for the enterprise.

The Cyber Operations concentration will focus on those aspects of cyber security that are needed to operate in the cyber domain. Material will prepare the student for advanced operations in the cyber domain such as Penetration Testing, After-Action Analysis, and Malware Analysis. This concentration is designed to satisfy the requirements for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations program of the Department of Defense.

For a list of online tuition; instructional support; and other distance fees, please see the Controller’s website. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    27637

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 80

    Application Fee
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    13000 Per year

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