OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations curriculum covering secure software engineering, threat intelligence, and hardware security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with 3.2/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional for applicants with high GPA
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose and technical resume
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate Teaching Assistantships providing USD $22,500 stipend plus full tuition waiver
- Application fee
- USD $70
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantship (standard out-of-state USD $32,400/yr)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Auburn University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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