Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Cyber Defense Infrastructure

Academic Overview & Description

NSA/DHS-designated curriculum exploring industrial control system security, hardware reverse engineering, cryptographic algorithms, and military cyber operations.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

DoD Cyber Scholarship Program and CCRE Assistantships up to $25,000

Tuition Rate

$580/credit hour (in-state), $1,280/credit hour (out-of-state)

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with 3.0+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5

Standardized Exam

Exempt for qualified applicants

Application Materials

Statement of cybersecurity purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional/academic recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The University of Alabama in Huntsville's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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