Cybersecurity

Tuition per credit hour

$447 for both in-state and out-of-state residents. See details and other costs

Credit hours

12 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year. Explore program requirements

Admissions

No application fee. Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Balance your schedule while completing your certificate: Our fully online program allows you to complete coursework from wherever you are.
Save money with reduced e-tuition for out-of-state students.
Advance your career in a field where demand is high and expected to keep growing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Learn from full-time faculty and PhD-trained scholars who are recognized as leaders in their fields that stretch from the White House to the Pentagon.
Make progress toward a future degree: Apply course credits from your certificate toward our master’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Study in a program that is nationally designated by the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Program requirements

Our program provides in-depth learning relevant to the rapidly changing landscape of information security. Students gain critical knowledge in preventing cybersecurity attacks and develop proficiencies that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

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Master’s Program (Online)

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Admission information: Certificate of Graduate Study in Cybersecurity

Application deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.

Application deadline	Fall term start	Spring term start
Final	August 1	December 15

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Previous academic or work experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

General requirements

Application: Online application
Application fee: Waived for all applicants
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System (UMS transcripts are accessible to USM). A transcript is official when sent directly from the institution.
- International College transcripts: In addition to an official copy of the transcript, an official evaluation of college-level transcripts from a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved transcript analysis agency is required.
Resume: Submit a resume or CV that outlines professional, volunteer, and community experience.
Students whose first language is not English may be required to take one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or Duolingo. Applicants must submit official scores as part of the application process. See additional information regarding test scores and requirements.

Additional requirements

Essay: In a brief essay (300-500 words), please state your reasons for pursuing the Certificate of Graduate Study in Cyber Security, your professional goals, and how this program of study will contribute to these goals.

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