Master of Science [M.S] (Technology - Information Assurance and Security)
Field of Study:
$41,160 /Yr
- Information Assurance and Security (InfoSec) is a cutting-edge graduate concentration in the Master of Science in Technology program at Purdue School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis.
- It provides a rigorous curriculum in cybersecurity and is focused on innovative education and research in this fast-paced and dynamic field.
- The MSc program typically takes one and half years of full-time study to complete.
- The MSc Tech in InfoSec concentration has two program options: Directed Project or Course-Only.
- The Directed Project option requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework plus three credit hours of a Directed Project in the area of Information Assurance and Security. The Course-Only option requires a minimum of 33 hours of coursework.
- The InfoSec concentration is part of the National Security Agency (NSA) National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and in Information Assurance Research (CAE/IAE and CAE/R).
- Students will have the opportunity to become student members of the Purdue CERIAS center and IU CACR center.
- Students also have the opportunity to work as research assistants in NSF-funded research and education projects.
- MSc students will be prepared to continue their studies in a PhD program at Purdue University in CIS, ECE, or CIT.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Spring 2024 Intake Round 1 | |
Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake Round 2 | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Round 1 | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Round 2 | |
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake | Dec 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $41160 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Books and supply | $1034 |
Compulsory Fees | $1208 |
International differential fee | $312 |
Total Cost | $2554 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
- A GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale.
- No Official General GRE test scores are required if students have a GPA that is 3.0 GPA or higher on the US 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Transcript – Submitting unofficial and official transcripts.
- Three Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
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