Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations and Cloud Defense

Academic Overview & Description

Hands-on virtual lab training in penetration testing, threat hunting, AWS/Azure cloud security posture management, and NIST incident response protocols.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Global Cyber Shield Scholarship: $2,500 tuition offset with industrial certification voucher

Tuition Rate

$7,800/year

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.75+ undergraduate GPA

English Language

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Transcripts, brief professional essay

Letters of Recommendation

One recommendation

Institutional Guidance

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

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