OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity
NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense covering secure software architecture, blockchain security, network forensics, and cloud infrastructure defense.
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 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
- Statement of technical objectives
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental Graduate Merit Fellowships offering up to $8,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- $60
- Tuition / joining costs
- $745/credit hour (In-state) / $1,095/credit hour (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Montclair State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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