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Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Computer Security (STEM) Study Group - DePaul University Study Group - DePaul University, USA

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USD 22920

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The MS in Cybersecurity is intended for students who wish to specialize in the security aspects of the Information Technology field. This program educates professionals for the fast growing and wide ranging information security and cybersecurity markets by providing foundations in the theory of information security as well as knowledge needed to properly design, implement, and manage secured IT infrastructure and risks in an enterprise. Common career areas include Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Network Security Administration, Risk Assessment, and Web Development.

Computer Security
The Computer Security concentration focuses on fundamental security topics that arise in the design, analysis, and implementation of distributed systems. This concentration provides in-depth coverage of the theory and application of identity, authentication, access control, auditing, assessment and prevention of software vulnerabilities, and cryptography, in the context of modern enterprise-scale and web-based systems.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Jun 2024, Sep 2024, Mar 2025, Jun 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    22920

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
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    19000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    University Level Program Initial Scholarship Amount Years 2-4 Scholarship Provider
    DePaul University Undergraduate Direct Admit $15,000 to $31,000 $15,000 to $31,000 DePaul
    Transfer $10,000 to $20,000 $10,000 to $20,000
    Adult Students $10,000 $10,000
    Graduate Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media Graduate Presidential Scholarship: $6,000 to $9.000
    Specific degrees: Animation MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Business Information Technology MS, Computer Science MS, Cybersecurity MS, Data Science MS, Digital Communication and Media Arts MA, Film and Television MS, Game Programming MS, Health Informatics MS, Human-Computer Interaction MS, Information Systems MS, Software Engineering MS
    3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered.
    No need for a separate application. The scholarship is awarded at admission. This
    merit-based scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional aid. (details)
    Selected students will be awarded from
    $6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms. Students must be enrolled full- time for disbursement.
    Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business $6,000 to $7,800: Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship Amount depends on GPA (2.0 and above)
    2.0 to 2.69 GPA: $500 per course (up to $6,000 total scholarship)
    2.7 and above GPA: $650 per course (up to $7,800 total scholarship) (details)
    One-time award for up to 12 courses, with a scholarship awarded per course
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $12,000: Sustainable Urban Development MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time award; no minimum GPA required. One-time award
    College of Science and Health $12,000: Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, and
    Environmental Science MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time
    award; no minimum GPA required.
    One-time award

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