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USA, Mississippi
Type: College
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1878
Total Students: 23,086 +
Int. Students: 1,000 +
Main Campus Address
75 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State, MS 39762, United States
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.
For a list of online tuition; instructional support; and other distance fees, please see the Controller’s website.
Master's Degree
40 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jun 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Information: The General Scholarship Application (GSA) opens on October 1st. The priority date for entering freshmen to submit the GSA is December 1st. The priority date for transfers is March 1st.For most academic, leadership and service scholarships students will need to maintain a 3.0*.
GPA requirements for maintaining MSU scholarships are based on eligibility according to specific scholarship awards, details, and requirements stated by each individual scholarship.
Amount/ Range: No specific Amount .
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 27,637
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 27,637
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL
Work Permit:
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