The Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program at Rowan University prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand key issues along with present and emerging cyber threats to information systems, develops graduates with a sufficiently broad and strong technical foundation to understand and analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and protections, and prepares students for specialized cybersecurity careers.
The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a full-time or part-time program offered online or in person at our Glassboro, NJ campus.
The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a full-time or part-time program offered online or in person at our Glassboro, NJ campus.
The online pathway of the M.S. in Cybersecurity program requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours (10 courses). All students must complete 6 credits of foundation courses (2 courses) and 9 credits of core courses (3 courses). Students may complete this degree within 1 ½ to 2 years of study.
The in-person pathway of the M.S. in Cybersecurity program requires the completion of 31 graduate semester hours (11 courses). All students must complete 6 credits of foundation courses (2 courses) and 9 credits of core courses (3 courses). Students may complete this degree within 1 ½ to 2 years of study.
The following list includes titles of foundational coursework for the M.S. in Cybersecurity program:
Elective study may also be available in the following areas:
Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
Any graduate course taken outside of Rowan-CS must be approved prior to registration by the Cybersecurity Graduate Program Committee. Such an approval is on an individual basis. The interested student must submit in writing to the Cybersecurity Graduate Program Coordinator an explanation as to why they are interested in the course and how the course addresses one or more of the goals of the MS in Cybersecurity program. The student can expect a response from the Graduate Committee within 10 business days.
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.
The chart below details available entry terms for the M.S. in Cybersecurity program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline | International Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 | June 1 |
| Spring | November 1 | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 | N/A |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
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More InfoThe chart below details available entry terms for the M.S. in Cybersecurity program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline | International Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 | June 1 |
| Spring | November 1 | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 | N/A |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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