Program Overview
The Network and Security Management at Illinois State University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 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 business & management. 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 Network and Security Management 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Normal, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Network and Security Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Practical Cryptography And Trusted Systems
- Tools And Techniques In Information Assurance And Security
- Topics In Telecommunications
- Wireless And Mobile Network Security
- Network Design And Analysis
- Policy And Administration In Information Assurance And Security
- Converged Network Architectures
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).
Admission requirements
A student applying to a master\'s program must:- have earned a four-year bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
- present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
A student this program must:- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master\'s program
- submit official GRE scores (general test) to Illinois State University, school code 1319.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Illinois State University 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 Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Normal, United States
Illinois State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 9