Cyber Security, MS

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Overview

Defend the digital frontier

You want to protect vital data networks and stand between global organizations and malicious hackers. A Master of Science in cyber security arms you with advanced technical skills to predict, prevent and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats. You'll graduate ready to step into high-demand, lucrative leadership roles in private corporations, defense sectors and government intelligence agencies.

Master defense analytics

Our hands-on approach puts you face-to-face with complex, real-world security challenges in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. You'll learn how to audit network infrastructures, reverse-engineer malware and manage digital forensic investigations while navigating modern privacy laws. The curriculum moves beyond simple coding to train you as a strategic security architect.

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Requirements

Are courses face-to-face?
Yes.

What are my capstone options?
There are two options.
1. Non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam
2. Research thesis

How long will it take?
As little as one year, depending on your undergraduate degree.

Part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

Apply to the cyber security master's program

To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements
achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher overall on any applicable leveling courses
and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you may be admitted on a provisional basis under the guidance of the graduate studies advisor.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application.