OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity Operations Admission
30-credit master's degree training digital defenders in penetration testing, threat intelligence, and zero-trust cloud architectures.
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, cybersecurity, or IT with minimum 2.7 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Professional resume and statement of technical background
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or employer recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) eligible providing full tuition and $27,000 stipend
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $8,250/year (In-State) or $17,400/year (Out-of-State)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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