Master of Science in Cybersecurity

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, students requiring an I-20 are not eligible for this program. 

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a 30 credit hour online degree program which may be completed within one calendar year by well-qualified students. The program is designed to support both those professional seeking career advancement and those seeking a career change to the Cybersecurity field. All courses are scheduled in 7-week sessions allowing students to take two classes at a time, completing the program in 5 sessions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu
  • Statement of Purpose -(Uploaded into the online application) - OPTIONAL describe in 2 pages or less why you want to enroll in the MS-Cybersecurity and what you plan to do with the information you learn.
  • Resume/Vita - (Uploaded into the online application)
  • Minimum Undergraduate GPA - 2.75 , with professional growth plan required for exceptional applicants not meeting minimum GPA.

Conditional Admission to the Program

Students who do meet the admission requirements for the program based on prior course work can be conditionally admitted.  A conditionally admitted student will be assigned pre-program modules to complete within the College of Graduate and Professional Education.  Your admission letter will tell you which courses to take. 

Links to the modules are here:
MS-CYBR: Programming Principles

MS-CYBR: Computing Infrastructure

MS-CYBR: Data Communications and Networking

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT DEADLINES

 

  • Term
    Date
  • Fall
    July 1
  • Spring
    November 1

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Program Director: Dr. Hossain Shahriar
Program Office:  470/578-3866

Program Email:
hshahria@kennesaw.edu and cyberinstitute@kennesaw.edu 
Program Website:
https://cyberinstitute.kennesaw.edu/graduate/index.php

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