Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$39,646 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Cybersecurity

  • The Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program at Georgia Institute of Technology requires 32 credit hours of coursework (including a 5 credit practicum project course).
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students have to take two of the core courses in each specialization which will provide a broad overview of technology and policy dimensions of cybersecurity.
  • Students are required to take a third core course that comes from one of the other specializations; e.g., a policy specialization student must take a course from the cyber-physical or information security track.
  • Finally, a practicum project (5 credit hours) with common learning objectives across all participating units will be a core requirement.
  • Each participating unit will decide required and elective courses for the MSc Cybersecurity degree specialization offered by it (a total of 18 credit hours).

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $35646 $35646
Books and supply $800 $800
Miscellaneous expenses $3200 $3200
Total Fees $39646 $39646

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 318 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.