OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity (Defense and Cryptography)
Hands-on graduate degree in ethical hacking, cloud infrastructure hardening, industrial control systems defense, and cyber risk management in downtown Denver.
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 CS, IT, or related STEM field with min. 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Professional resume and statement of technical objectives
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Colorado Cyber Workforce Fellowships covering up to $7,500 total program award
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $620/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Metropolitan State University of Denver documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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