Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Embedded Systems & Industrial IoT Defense

Academic Overview & Description

Advanced cybersecurity curriculum concentrating on hardware security, industrial control SCADA networks, reverse code engineering, and adversarial machine learning defenses.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Departmental Teaching Assistantships up to $15,000/year plus tuition support

Tuition Rate

$19,200/year (out-of-state) / $11,500/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in computer science or electrical engineering

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 80+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

CV, transcripts, statement of research purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Michigan University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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