Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The Computer Science emphasis will focus on the protection of computer systems, networks, programs, critical infrastructures, and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change, or destruction.

The Cryptanalysis and Signals Analysis emphasis will focus on modern and emerging cryptographic systems, weaknesses of the underlying mathematics of a cryptographic system, weaknesses in implementation including side-channel attacks, and weak entropy inputs.

The Management emphasis will focus on managing the many complex systems required to run a successful information security program. These systems include governance systems, change management systems, identity, and access management systems, and managing the people running them.

The table below provides estimates for the cost of attendance:

*The per-credit fees listed above are for the 2020- 2021 academic year. Future academic credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.  Current Graduate Tuition and Fees

**Other fees may apply, visit the Student Financial Services website for all graduate tuition and fees.

*** A small number of elective Online MBA courses (designated as BUSMBA in the curriculum plan) may be subject to a higher tuition rate of $637.50 per credit.

Students admitted to the program may be eligible for merit-based scholarships through the Graduate College. Visit the Graduate College Scholarships and fellowships web page for full details.

Additional scholarship opportunities for international students can be found Boise State Global Education Graduate Student Funding

Students in each emphasis area will take a different set of courses, including foundational courses, knowledge building courses specific to their emphasis, interdisciplinary knowledge building courses, and a culminating activity, either a capstone course or internship.

Visit the Emphases page to view a detailed list of course requirements for each emphasis. 

Full-time students taking approximately 3 courses per semester can complete the MS in Cybersecurity in two years.

To be considered for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• At least a baccalaureate degree (in any academic discipline) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U. S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office. Applicants who are a senior in good academic standing can request an exception to this requirement.
• An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.

*Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may require special provisions for admission to the  program.

The application deadline Fall 2023 admission is July 15, 2023. For information about the application process please visit the  application page. If you would like to receive more information about the program, please submit an information request. 

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