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University of Delaware - Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The University of Delaware Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering through the School of Engineering offers an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity. This program is a part of the University of Delaware Cybersecurity Initiative (UD CSI) which seeks to establish the university as a center of excellence in cybersecurity in partnership with local, state, and federal entities. In addition, UD is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Topics covered throughout the degree include secure software design, use of forensic tools to address current threats, hardening computer systems to prevent attack, analysis of criminal evidence, and cryptography.

The 100% online MS in Cybersecurity does not require any campus visits and can be completed in two years. Students are required to submit their GRE test scores with the application, however a waiver is available for qualified applicants. In addition, students must have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline from an accredited 4-year university.

Other admission requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0, as well as computer programming experience and a general knowledge of operating systems and network protocols. Courses run seven weeks each, and students may begin the program in the Fall 1 Term, Spring 1 Term, or the Summer Term.

Online MS in Cybersecurity courses are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) with on-demand videos and interactive assignments as the main components. Students and faculty interact in learning communities through various multimedia tools including online discussion boards. Student resources include 24/7 technical support, admissions counseling, career services, and faculty support.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity comprises 30 credits through ten courses that connect theory and problem solving into a comprehensive degree path. Courses include Introduction to Cybersecurity; Advanced Cybersecurity; System Hardening and Protection (DEFENSE); Pen Test and Reverse Engineering; Digital Forensics; The Smart Grid; Computer Networks; Secure Software Design; Applied Cryptography; and Search and Data Mining.

The University of Delaware is accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCHE).

University of Delaware

Programs: Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Secure Software, Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Secure Systems, Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Security Analytics, Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Security Management
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Program Highlights
  • Part of the University of Delaware Cybersecurity Initiative (UD CSI) which seeks to establish the university as a center of excellence in cybersecurity in partnership with local, state, and federal entities
  • UD is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
  • Topics covered include secure software design, use of forensic tools to address current threats, hardening computer systems to prevent attack, analysis of criminal evidence, and cryptography
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Introduction to Cybersecurity; Advanced Cybersecurity; System Hardening and Protection (DEFENSE); Pen Test and Reverse Engineering; Digital Forensics
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: Fall 1, Spring 1 and Summer admission
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 2 years
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: GMAT required (waiver available)
Work Experience: Resume required with application
Tuition Costs: ~$33,480 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Program Highlights
  • University of Delaware’s online Cybersecurity Certificate provides an opportunity for full-time workers or prospective graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in targeted areas of specialization in Cybersecurity.
  • The program offers various concentrations, allowing you to tailor your studies to a specific area of interest. These concentrations include Secure Systems, Security Analytics, Secure Software, and Security Management.
  • This certificate can serve as a stepping stone. Credits earned in the program can often be applied toward a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Delaware.
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Introduction to Cybersecurity; Pen Test and Reverse Engineering; Applied Cryptography; Secure Software Design; System Hardening and Protection; Digital Forensics; Advanced Cybersecurity
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 9 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: 5 Start Dates - 2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: No GMAT or GRE required
Work Experience: Not required for admission
Tuition Costs: ~$10,044 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00

Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Secure Software

Program Highlights
  • University of Delaware’s online Cybersecurity Certificate provides an opportunity for full-time workers or prospective graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in targeted areas of specialization in Cybersecurity.
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Algorithm Design and Analysis; Principles of Parallel Computer Architectures; Operating Systems; Web Applications Security; Applied Cryptography; Software Engineering Principles and Practices; Secure Software Design
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 9 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: 5 Start Dates - 2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: No GMAT or GRE required
Work Experience: Not required for admission
Tuition Costs: ~$10,044 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00

Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Secure Systems

Program Highlights
  • University of Delaware’s online Cybersecurity Certificate provides an opportunity for full-time workers or prospective graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in targeted areas of specialization in Cybersecurity.
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Digital Communication; Cloud Computing and Security; Network Management; Topics in Cybersecurity; Computer Systems Reliability; Principles of Parallel Computer Architectures
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 9 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: 5 Start Dates - 2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: No GMAT or GRE required
Work Experience: Not required for admission
Tuition Costs: ~$10,044 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00

Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Security Analytics

Program Highlights
  • University of Delaware’s online Cybersecurity Certificate provides an opportunity for full-time workers or prospective graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in targeted areas of specialization in Cybersecurity.
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Artificial Intelligence; Statistical Learning; Large Scale Machine Learning; Search and Data Mining; Topics in Cybersecurity
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 9 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: 5 Start Dates - 2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: No GMAT or GRE required
Work Experience: Not required for admission
Tuition Costs: ~$10,044 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00

Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Security Management

Program Highlights
  • University of Delaware’s online Cybersecurity Certificate provides an opportunity for full-time workers or prospective graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills in targeted areas of specialization in Cybersecurity.
Program Overview
Program Structure: Online instruction with no campus visits required
Example Courses: Telecommunications and Networking; Capital Markets & Financial Institutions; Project Management and Costing; Security and Control; Managing People, Teams, and Organizations; Object-oriented Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation; Network Management
Instruction Methods: Interactive assignments and on-demand videos are delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS; students and faculty interact through online discussion boards and other applications
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 9 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Program Start Dates: 5 Start Dates - 2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer
Curriculum Options: Full-time or Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: No GMAT or GRE required
Work Experience: Not required for admission
Tuition Costs: ~$10,044 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,116.00