About the course

The Master of Science in Cyber Security and Operations (MS CYSO) is designed for students who wish to help meet the challenges posed by increasing cyber-threats. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the program is designed to provide students with a focused education within a broad analytical framework for evaluating, understanding, and solving cyber security problems. Either concentration will allow a thesis or non-thesis option. Starkville-campus and online programs are available.

　　The Cyber Defense concentration will focus on those aspects of cyber security needed to prepare an enterprise level system to protect itself. Material will prepare the students for developing cyber security policies to comply with existing and future laws, conducting risk assessment in enterprise to determine compliance with requirements and implementing security solutions for the enterprise.

　　The Cyber Operations concentration will focus on those aspects of cyber security that are needed to operate in the cyber domain. Material will prepare the student for advanced operations in the cyber domain such as Penetration Testing, After-Action Analysis, and Malware Analysis. This concentration is designed to satisfy the requirements for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations program of the Department of Defense. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$50,588

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

A graduate from another institution seeking admission to graduate school at Mississippi State University must provide official transcripts from the college which the applicant is attending or has attended and from which he/she will receive or has received a bachelor?s degree.

　　Applicants to Mississippi State University must compose and submit a statement of purpose.

　　Three letters of recommendation are required to process applications and must be submitted electronically.

　　Prospective students should upload a resume/curriculum vitae during the online application process.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5

　　M.S. CS and CYSO applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work and complete the GRE with a competitive score before admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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