OpenFieldMaster of Science in Information Security and Intelligence (ISI - NSA Center of Excellence)
Designated by the NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, covering threat intelligence analysis, enterprise penetration testing, database security, and digital forensics.
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 with minimum GPA 3.0 from an accredited college.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, professional resume, and statement of cybersecurity career objectives.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DoD Cyber Scholarship Program and graduate intelligence assistantships
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $695 per credit hour (33 credits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ferris State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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