MSc

Cybersecurity Information Assurance: Cyber Operations

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    Online
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,790USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What Southern Utah University says about their program:

Become a highly sought-after leader in cybersecurity with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cyber Operations Emphasis program from SUU Online. From combating identity and intellectual property theft to fortifying infrastructure security and mitigating unlawful access to personal data, you will gain industry-specific expertise along with refined leadership and management skills.

Focus on the design, planning and management of cyber systems and procedures to safeguard them from external threats, including terrorism. Gain a deep understanding of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) concepts such as threat hunting and learn to apply CTI analysis to operational environments. Engage in a pivotal capstone/internship, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience as you apply your acquired knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Foreign transcripts will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale and must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement

Graduate academic requirements

  • Achieved and awarded a bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
  • Achieved an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    71

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    105

  • iTEP Academic

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    7.5

Graduate

  • TOEFL

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8.0

English waivers

Undergraduate

  • ACT

    18

  • SAT

    Critical Reading 450

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Graduate

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts (All international college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation company)
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
  • International Graduate Student Financial Form
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Fees and funding

Funding

The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), geographic distribution, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.

Undergraduate

  • International Founders’ Scholarships

    4 year US$8,500 scholarships

  • International Deans' Scholarships

    4 year US$6,000 scholarships

  • International Centurium Scholarships

    4 year US$3,000 Scholarships

Graduate

  • International Graduate Founders’ Scholarships

    2 year US$8,500 scholarships

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$21,446 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$17,342 per year

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