OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cyber Defense and Threat Intelligence
NSA-validated graduate curriculum in advanced intrusion detection, cloud virtualization security, incident response, and cyber warfare strategy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology with 3.0+ GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate transcripts, resume detailing networking/coding skills, and goal statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industry references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) offering full tuition, room, board, and $32,000 stipend
- Application fee
- $35 USD fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $470 USD per credit hour (30 credits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dakota State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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