OpenFieldAnderson University Cyber Defense CAE-CD Academic Scholarship
Prestigious institutional scholarship awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and master's candidates studying cybersecurity in AU's NSA CAE-CD certified cyber center.
Anderson University: Cybersecurity, Engineering, Nursing & Data Analytics Guide
Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, Anderson University (AU) is an accredited comprehensive university celebrated for academic rigor across cybersecurity, engineering, data analytics, nursing, and business administration. AU's Center for Security Studies and Cyber Defense is an NSA-recognized National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), conducting critical cybersecurity research and training.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Data Analytics
AACSB-aligned graduate degree merging executive strategic leadership with predictive statistical modeling, data visualization, and decision automation.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Research Fellowship
Terminal practitioner-scholar doctoral program designed for senior corporate leaders, consultants, and university professors conducting empirical business research.
Center for Security Studies Critical Infrastructure Protection Research Grant
Funded research project evaluating zero-day intrusion detection mechanisms and industrial control systems (ICS) security across power grid and municipal water SCADA networks.
Electrical & Computer Engineering Industry Co-op Residency
Six-month immersive co-op placement with automotive, manufacturing, and defense technology contractors in Indiana and the Midwest developing embedded hardware systems.
Anderson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Data Science & Cyber Intelligence
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship combining active research in machine-learning threat telemetry with undergraduate mentorship in the Center for Security Studies.
Anderson University Trustee Honors Global Leadership Scholarship
AU's premier undergraduate merit award granting substantial tuition relief and honors program seminar privileges to incoming scholars demonstrating exceptional leadership.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (conditional admission available for 2.75-2.99 GPA).
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA); requiring an accredited master's degree (MBA or MS), minimum 3.25 graduate GPA, and extensive professional managerial experience.
- Language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), or Duolingo English Test 105+ for non-native English speakers.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for DBA and graduate research programs: 1,500-word statement of research interest highlighting quantitative or qualitative inquiry objectives.
- Application fee
- $0 online application fee for undergraduate and graduate applications.
- Required documentation
- Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, professional resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, and personal statement of purpose.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Undergraduate tuition at Anderson University is approximately $34,400 USD per academic year. Graduate tuition ranges between $580 and $750 USD per credit hour depending on the discipline. More than 98% of full-time students receive financial aid, including generous Presidential scholarships up to $22,000 USD/year and graduate assistantships.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Anderson University:
Dr. John Millis
Dean of the School of Science and Engineering & Professor of Physics · High-Energy Astrophysics, Radiation Physics, Computational Astrophysics, STEM Curricular Innovation
Dr. Benjamin McPheron
Chair of the Department of Engineering & Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering · Control Systems Engineering, Embedded Robotics, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion
Dr. Kimberly Majeski
Professor of Christian Ministries & Ethics Researcher · Organizational Ethics, Leadership Development, Biblical Hermeneutics, Community Non-Profit Leadership
Important verification note
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