Program Overview
The Cyber Security at Utica College is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Cybersecurity
- Cyber Intelligence
- Critical National Infrastructures and National Security
- Principles of Cybercrime Investigations
- Capstone Project
- Cyber Counterintelligence
- Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups
- Cyber Conflict
- Critical Incident Command, Response and All Hazards
- Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity
- Advanced Cybercrime Investigations
- Computer Forensics Investigations I-II
- Advanced Telecommunications Forensics
- Advanced Topics in Computer Forensics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work sent by the school (in English along with an explanation of the grading system)
- Tests of English language proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS, if English is not your first language -- UC requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0. (For information on how to be exempted from the TOEFL requirement, see: TOEFL Exemption)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Offical examination results for school finishing or leaving examinations
- Copy of Passport
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 450 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utica College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utica College
Utica College
Utica, United States
Utica University is an independent private institution with a uniquely personal approach to higher learning and a foundational commitment to innovation, affordability, and diversity. Utica’s...
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
