M.S. in Cybersecurity
Learn to build secure systems, protect critical infrastructures, analyze and detect malware, and more with our up to 100% online M.S. in Cybersecurity.
Streamlined admissions
No GRE/GMAT required
Flexible learning paths
16- and 24-month tracks available
Multiple program start dates
Begin your journey when it suits you
Interactive and immersive education
Explore our classroom formats
Video
Thinking Grad School? Think SMU. Because
Envisioning a brighter future? SMU Think grad school at SMU, where you join a lifelong family network and see immediate returns on your educational investment. Take your next big step at SMU.
About the program
Construct, manage and protect crucial computing systems
Cyber security professionals remain in high demand across industries, called upon to anticipate, prevent and respond to cyber attacks, from assuring systems through the application of logic to analyzing and detecting malware.
With SMU Lyle’s M.S. in Cybersecurity, learn to design and develop computer systems that are inherently secure, to protect crucial infrastructures, and to identify suspicious cyber behavior using data mining and anomaly detection.
To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Kasilingam Periyasamy
Industry-Leading Faculty
Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners, and sync sessions for online students offer the chance to gain valuable face time with professors.
Cybersecurity Research
Gain unique research experience at our Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security, which exists to advance the science, policy, and application of cyber security through basic problem-driven, interdisciplinary research.
Flexible Learning Platform
LyleAnywhere™ offers domestic students the flexibility to learn in-person or remotely, in real-time or asynchronously, continuously catering to the unique needs of every student.
Excellence unleashed
-
Top 5%
Ranked among elite programs globally
-
90% Success
Graduates employed within 6 months
-
20,000+
Thriving global network of alumni
Admissions Requirements
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution of standard collegiate rank, recognized by the accrediting agencies in whose jurisdiction the college is located, may apply for admission to the M.A. in Cybersecurity. In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to provide a 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 and a minimum of two years of industry experience or submission of official GRE general graduate school admission test scores.
Graduates of colleges not fully recognized will be treated as special cases and required to produce evidence attesting to the quality of their programs. Any student whose bachelor’s degree is not equivalent to the comparable baccalaureate degree from SMU may be required to take sufficient additional work to make up the deficiency. All applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale).
Tuition and Fees
View complete graduate cost per semester.
Application Deadlines
The next start date is August 2024. The priority date for applications is May 15.
Placeholder testimonial has definitely made an impact on me, and I plan on coming back to help with future students.
Student Name ’22, M.S. in Computer Science
.jpeg)
Jobs you can land
With an M.S. in Cybersecurity, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to work in may roles including:
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Operations Analyst
- Cyber Security Risk Analyst
- Cyber Security Architect
- Cyber Security Tools Manager
Program timeline
Scholarships available to women enrolled in a graduate program and a member of the Women's Ordination Conference preparing for Catholic Ministry. This scholarship is currently unavailable but will be again soon. Please check back.
-
Application steps
Get ready to enroll by submitting your application or requesting information, monitoring your email for updates, and keeping track of important dates and deadlines.
-
Program kickoff
Start with an orientation, campus tour, advisor and faculty meetups, course syllabus overview, and networking with peers and alumni.
-
Semester breakdown
Each semester is meticulously designed to optimize your learning and growth, featuring an overview of core courses and electives, mid-term assessments and projects.
-
Next steps
Each semester is thoughtfully structured to enhance learning and growth, beginning with an overview of core courses and electives, progressing through mid-term.
Begin your journey
Take the next step towards an exciting future by starting your application for our graduate program at SMU. Ready to explore other academic opportunities? Discover our range of exceptional programs to find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.
