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Professional Science Masters in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance (STEM) QS - Temple University QS - Temple University, USA

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USD 27360

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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85

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

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.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 20 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in STEM-related with a courses in data structures, computer architecture, operating systems and/or networking.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    85 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    500 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    27360

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 80 Waived

    Application Fee
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    15000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Merit Based Scholarship

    • Scholarship Information: Eligible students will get upto 10000 USD scholarship.
    • Amount/ Range: 5000 USD to  10000 USD

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