Master of Science in Cyber Security

Master of Science in Cyber Security

Wright State University

Dayton, Ohio, USA
Master of Science in Cyber Security
Duration1.5 - 2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The M.S. degree in Cyber Security is designed for individuals who want to develop skills to identify and resolve cybersecurity threats
  • The degree is focused on developing knowledge and skill applicable to protecting computer systems and computer networks
  • The program is also available with Cyberdefense Concentration
  • A solid background in these core computer science skills will help the students with their graduate degree:
    • Computer programming
    • Computer organization
    • Data structures and algorithms
    • Programming languages
    • Operating systems
    • Problem-solving and implementation using computer programming
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1412507 INR
Hostel & Meals289298 INR
Insurance205072 INR
International Fee21972 INR
Books116012 INR
Residential Activity Fee8789 INR
Communications Fee29296 INR
Technology Fee21972 INR
New Student Orientation3662 INR
Total696073 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field with a GPA of 3.0
  • Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be eligible for admission if their combined GRE score exceeds 298. Likewise, students with a combined GRE below 298 may be eligible if their GPA is higher than 3.0
  • If students do not meet the admission expectations above, they may still be considered for admission. University will take into account their current academic and professional achievements when making this decision. In particular, students with a higher GPA in the last two years of their undergraduate degree, or high grades in computer science and mathematics coursework are often eligible for admission
  • Maths prerequisites: Knowledge of calculus linear or matrix algebra, probability, and statistics is preferred
  • At least one year of formal coursework in computer programming. Formal coursework in data structures, computer organization, and operating systems is also required. The  material covered in these courses should be equal to Wright State University courses:
    • Computer Science
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Operating Systems Internals and Design
    • Computer Organization
ExamsTOEFL: 79

IELTS: 6

PTE: 57

GRE: 298
  • A 298 combined (verbal + quantitative) GRE score
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