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x remove Cybersecurity, M.S.
Credits Required
33-34
Format
Hybrid
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

The curriculum covers a breadth of cybersecurity related topics:

  • Cryptography
  • Data analysis
  • Network security
  • Security policy
  • Threat modeling
  • Cyber-forensics
  • Legal/ethical issues
  • Secure software
  • Systems security
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Career Options

There is a strong demand for cybersecurity professionals. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:

  • Information security manager
  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Cyber forensics analyst
  • Cybersecurity architect
  • IT security auditor
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Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for fall semester is May 1, international, and July 1, domestic; winter semester is September 1, international, and November 1, domestic. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Cybersecurity degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Auditing
  • Agile Software Development
  • New Product Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Security Requirements Analysis

Source: EMSI, 2022

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