Program Overview
The Security Engineering at Southern Methodist University is a MSc programme in Engineering 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 engineering. 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 Security Engineering 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Security Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer System Security
- Operating Systems and System Software
- Data and Network Security
- Software Security
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Introduction to Data Mining and Related Topics
- Security Economics
- Hardware Security and Trojan Detection
- Software Reliability and Safety
- Advanced Data Mining
- Advanced Network Security
- Cryptography and Data Security
- Digital Forensics
- Border and Transportation Security
- Advanced Software Security
- Fault-Tolerant Computing
- Logistics Systems Engineering
- Principles of Computer Science
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures
- Discrete Computational Structures
- Programming Languages
- Fundamentals of Algorithms
- Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
- Digital Computer Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following:
- Bachelor\'s degree in one of the quantitative sciences, mathematics, or computer science or in one of the engineering disciplines.
- A minimum of one year of college-level calculus.
- A minimum of two years of experience in industry experience or submission of official GRE general graduate school admission test scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Methodist 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 Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
Southern Methodist University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24