Master of Science [M.S] [Cybersecurity Engineering] From Auburn University

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree.
• Students  with degrees in computer science, software engineering, or an equivalent technically?deep software?oriented equivalent discipline from an institution of recognized standing.
• Degrees or significant work experience in information technology, electrical engineering, or other related disciplines may also be suitable.
• Students will be evaluated on an individual basis by the department's graduate admission committee.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

• Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

  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.

Program Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Understanding of computer science principles beyond the baccalaureate level. This is assessed by successful completion of Foundational Courses.
• Outcome 2: Acquisition of skills specific to identifying and assessing cybersecurity threats; developing suitably protective and resilient network and software mechanisms; defending against cyber attacks; and detecting, triaging, and mitigating cybersecurity breaches. This is assessed by successful completion of Cybersecurity?Specific Courses.
• Outcome 3: Acquisition of skills relevant to the workforce. This is assessed by successful completion of a Capstone Project.

Followings are the career opportunities for the students:

• Bug Bounty Specialist
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Lead Software Security Engineer
• Cybersecurity Sales Engineer
• Cybersecurity Architect
• Cybersecurity Manager/Administrator
• Penetration Tester
• Information Security Analyst