The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science

Washington, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

3 up to

4 semesters

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you to tackle the challenges of cyber threats. You'll explore critical areas such as network security, cryptography, and risk management, ensuring you're well-equipped to protect information systems. The program typically requires two years to complete and is available through various learning formats, including online and on-campus options.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts, information security managers, or penetration testers. Other potential roles include security consultants and systems security engineers, providing opportunities in numerous industries to safeguard valuable data against cyber threats.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science degree program was created to respond to the large and fast-growing need for technical cybersecurity experts nationally and internationally. A large and lucrative job market with a variety of jobs is available to graduates of the program.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science is the first such degree in the Nation’s capital, and one of a few graduate degrees in cybersecurity in the U.S. and around the world. It is different from both the M.S. in computer science degree and the graduate certificate in computers security and information assurance.