Program Overview
The Cybersecurity Policy & Governance at Boston College is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 18 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Cybersecurity Policy & Governance 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Policy & Governance 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
- Cyber Ecosystem and Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Policy: Privacy & Legal Requirements
- Network & Infrastructure Security
- Incident Response & Management
- Organizational Effectiveness: Governance, Risk Management & Compliancy
- Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity & the Ignatian Paradigm
- International Cybersecurity
- Investigations & Forensics
- Managing Cyber Risk: Mobile Devices & Social Networking
- Establishing the Business Case & Resource Allocation
- Security in the Cloud
- Role of Intelligence: Enabling Proactive Security
- Capstone Course: The Capstone course entails an approved applied project, and is completed in conjunction with a current job, externship, or portfolio.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).
Online application form
Application fee ($45 check or money order payable to Boston College - Please do not send cash)
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from accredited college with GPA of 3.0 or higher
Official transcripts
GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-15) scores*
Personal Statement
Two letters of recommendation
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Brief interview (in person or via Skype)
3-5 years of professional experience in the information technology industry or experience involving current cybersecurity issues
Those with less than 3 years of professional experience must have completed recent coursework in computer science or computer engineering, or coursework in an approved information technology course, with a grade of B or higher.**
*Waiver may be granted based upon relevant professional work experience and GPA from accredited college.
**Students who do not meet this requirement may be considered for admission with the following condition: the completion of an approved computer science or computer engineering course at the Woods College, with a grade of B or higher.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Boston College
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, United States
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University Profile- Language English
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