OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity
NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense utilizing Griffin Hall's virtual cyber range to study penetration testing, cloud forensics, and malware reverse engineering.
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 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of cybersecurity purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- National Cyber Workforce Fellowships offering up to $8,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- $40
- Tuition / joining costs
- $585/credit hour (In-state) / $780/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 Northern Kentucky University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-16 · Editorial standards · Report an issue