OpenFieldDoctor of Computer Science (DCS) - Cybersecurity & Big Data Analytics
University of the Potomac · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Applied practice doctorate training chief information security officers (CISOs) and lead data architects in defensive cloud architecture, AI risk assessment, and federal compliance.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Capital Technology Leadership Fellowship: $4,500/year doctoral tuition scholarship
- Tuition Rate
- $14,400/year
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ master's GPA in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Dissertation problem statement, comprehensive CV, official transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two professional/academic recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of the Potomac's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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