Welcome to the M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Program at the University of Central Missouri. The M. S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through the University of Central Missouri. This program is designed to prepare graduates with advanced skills in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. The graduates from the program can apply these skills to protect resources in the cyber domain and work as senior cybersecurity professionals in various sectors of industry that have significant online resources. We provide an unmatched education to students in the region, and we're proud of it. With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply, the opportunities awaiting Cybersecurity graduates are nearly limitless.
We have highly qualified and dedicated faculty members who have extensive experiences in research and/or industry. Six of them received specialized information security training through the SANS Institute. In addition, several faculty hold highly regarded cybersecurity certificates such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Secure Java Developer (GSSP-Java) and Certified Security Professional (GSEC).
View Faculty ProfilesAdmission is granted on the basis of applicant’s academic aptitude and potential which will be evaluated through Admission is granted on the basis of applicant’s academic aptitude and potential which will be evaluated through academic record, test scores and/or work experience. To be admitted to the program,
The GRE test requirement can be waived if any one of the following condition is satisfied:
International students whose native language is not English and do not have a US degree are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet based) is required. IELTS and PTE scores are also accepted at UCM. Regular graduate students should have a band score of 6.0 in IELTS or 53 in PTE. The English requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a minimum of 60 semester credit hours or have earned a bachelor or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in the USA. Submission of a Statement of Purpose and 3 letters of recommendation is OPTIONAL for admission. They may however be required if the student applies for Graduate Assistantship or Student Worker positions. Applicants who do not meet one of the above minimum admission requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Numerous scholarships are available specifically for Computer Science majors. In addition, there are paid opportunities to work as a graduate assistant. For a full list of scholarships visit ucmo.edu/mocents
Explore Cybersecurity outside the classroom by joining a Cybersecurity student organization. These include:
Mahmoud Yousef, Ph.D.
Professor and Assistant Chair
WCM 217
Tel: (660) 543-8892
Fax: (660) 543-8013
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