OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cyber Security
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, offering advanced coursework in threat hunting, digital forensics, cryptography, and cloud assurance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, mathematics, or related field with 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of intent highlighting cybersecurity background
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NSA/DoD Cyber Center of Academic Excellence grants
- Application fee
- $35 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $11,500 total in-state program tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Athens State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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