OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
NSA-designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) degree preparing senior analysts in threat hunting, cryptanalysis, and cloud security architecture.
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, or STEM field with minimum GPA 2.75.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Official transcripts, professional resume, and statement of cybersecurity objectives.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental graduate assistantships and DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) opportunities
- Application fee
- $45 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $965 per credit hour (30 credits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eastern Michigan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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