Cybersecurity M.S.
Develop high-level technical and management knowledge and skills needed to protect cyber infrastructure and information assets.
The growing number of cyberattacks on national and organizational information technology infrastructures highlight the rapidly growing demand for professionally trained experts of cybersecurity. The program is designed to prepare students for new careers in cybersecurity and working as professionals in the field to further advance their professional success.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: This degree program uses an interdisciplinary approach that draws on strong technical as well as relevant legal, policy, governance and management aspects needed to protect cyber infrastructure and information assets.
Applied Knowledge and Skills: Gain applied cybersecurity knowledge and skills through hands-on learning and studying with recognized cybersecurity experts. The program culminates with a cybersecurity capstone project.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty: Study with professors who are leading cybersecurity experts and have strong professional and research backgrounds.
Additional Credential: Earn an additional credential to advance your career by adding a certificate to your graduate course planning.
High Job Placement Rate: Graduates of this program have assumed technical and leadership cybersecurity roles in the government and industry.
On Campus and Fully Online: Complete your degree on campus, or fully online-anywhere/anytime.
Robert Morris University is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You’ll find a wide range of roles available directly through RMU’s career portal, across faculty, staff, and student positions. Here's a quick breakdown:
- Part-Time Faculty: Roles in areas like Communication & Organizational Leadership, English & Media Arts, History, and Nursing (BSN program)
- Athletics & Recreation: Positions such as Assistant Coach (Strength & Conditioning, Men’s Ice Hockey), Athletic Trainer, Game Day Media/Video Operations, Ice Crew, and Club Sports Multimedia Manager
- Facilities & Maintenance: HVAC Maintenance Worker IV and Utility Worker (custodial/environmental services)
- Administrative & Specialized Staff: Financial Analyst, Compliance and NIL Coordinator, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, Police Officer (Campus Police)
- Student Worker Roles: Guest Services Associate, Pro Shop Associate, Sports Dome Associate at Island Sports Center, plus plenty of other student and event-based roles
Career Support & Employer Engagement
RMU empowers both job seekers and employers through its Career and Professional Development Center:
- For Students & Alumni: Offers workshops, resume help, interview prep, career fairs each semester, access to Handshake for job listings, and networking events
- For Employers: Tools include the ability to post jobs on Handshake, participate in career fairs, conduct on-campus interviews, host workshops, and launch internship programs
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Scores from an approved English language exam (we accept TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo) may be required. Minimum scores required are as follows:
TOEFL- 79iBT
IELTS
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science - 6.5
School of Business - 6.5
School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies - 7.0
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences - 6.5
Duolingo English Test -
Nursing - 120
Informatics - 110
Business and Engineering - 110
PTE - 53
RMU offers academic scholarships to undergraduate international students at the point of acceptance to the university. Please note, if you do not have a calculated cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, you will be required to provide a NACES Foreign Transcript Evaluation with a calculated U.S. cumulative GPA to be considered for an academic scholarship.
For More Information About Admission Requirements / Eligibility Criteria Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
27750 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD