Professional Science Masters in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance (STEM)
QS - Temple University
USA,Pennsylvania
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 26,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 80 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
USA, Pennsylvania
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1884
Total Students: 33,000 +
Int. Students: 2,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
Professional Science Masters in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance (STEM)
Program Overview
As our physical and digital worlds become more deeply interwoven, a web of interdependence is increasingly fading away the distinction between physical and cyberspace infrastructures. One consequence is that citizens are rendered extremely vulnerable to threats against our cyberinfrastructure by cybercriminals who can inflict crippling blows to pockets of society or even the entire nation. With the dearth of a global information security workforce at a staggering 2.72 million in 2021, the federal government has expressed its support to meet this urgent need.
In designing the Professional Science Master's (PSM) program in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance (CyberDIA), the dynamic and cross-cutting nature of the current and continuously evolving cyberspace and the barrage of ever-increasing and never-ceasing threats it faces were addressed. The program is designed for aspiring technical professionals at all career levels — entry-level, mid-career and senior executives — who want to equip themselves with skills necessary to protect their organization and the nation from increasing cyberthreats. The multidisciplinary program design borrows knowledge, skills and expertise from different academic disciplines, including business, computer and information sciences, electrical and computer engineering, and law. The key focus is on a holistic cybersecurity framework, i.e., one that is built around the core principles of preventive, detective and corrective security mechanisms. While the CyberDIA curriculum is technology intensive, focusing on network security and digital forensics, it also bridges the ever-increasing gap between cybersecurity technology and cybersecurity policies.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 80 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 26,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in QS - Temple University
CAD 15,000 per year
*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.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
