Purdue University Northwest offers a two-stage process for students from India to complete a one-year online cybersecurity certificate program in India and continue the M.S. in Technology with Computer Information Technology Concentration in the U.S.
The Online Cybersecurity certificate program is a 12-credit certificate and can be applied toward a Master of Science in Technology at Purdue University Northwest. Students participating in this online certificate program will save on living costs by completing the one-year cybersecurity certificate program in India. Therefore, students can complete their M.S. degree in the U.S. in one additional year.
Download BrochurePurdue University Northwest is a public university with two campuses in Northwest Indiana, one in Hammond and another in Westville. It is part of the Purdue University system and offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 9,400 students with more than 64,000 alumni. PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. Diverse, hardworking, and innovative, we’re where academic excellence meets real-world experience. At PNW, students from next door and students from halfway across the world come together to learn, grow, and connect.
Curriculum for Online Cybersecurity Certificate program (Online Courses and Sequence):
ITS 55100 - Principles of Information Assurance
IT 57100 - Project Management in Industry and Technology
ITS 57000 - Principles of Computer Networks and Communications
ITS 56000 - Database Management Security
Curriculum for In-person M.S. Technology program (In-person Courses and Sequence):
IT 50700 – Measurement and Evaluation in Industry and Technology
IT 50800 – Quality and Productivity in Industry and Technology
ITS 52000 – Applied Machine Learning
TECH 64600 – Analysis of Research in Industry and Technology
ITS 53000 – Practical Deep Learning or Technical Elective Course
Please reach out for more information about the application process and program requirements.
Bachelor’s degree: from an accredited college or university in any Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related areas. The BS degree needs to be in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related fields. Otherwise, leveling courses will be required.
| Speaking | Writing | Listening | Reading | Overall | |
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| IELTS | 6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 80 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo | 115 in all categories | ||||
If you are currently working in India and would like to continue gaining more valuable experience, but would also like to pursue an MS degree from the United States, this option is for you. Complete your first year in India while you work and travel to the US in your second year to complete your MS degree.
The program is open to all students who are beginning their final year of their three or four year degree. B.Sc/BBA/B.Comm students who will begin their final year in August 2021 are eligible to apply. Similarly, B.Tech. students who will begin their final year in August 2021 can also apply. Students who complete the first year will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Missouri State University.
The MS Project Management degree is a STEM designated program. After completing your second year in the US and earning your MS degree, you can apply for your OPT for a total duration of three years. This gives students the option to develop valuable experience of working in the United States.
The average cost of earning an MS degree in the United States (not including cost of living) is around Rs.25-30 lakhs. The Cohort Program is designed to make the MS program affordable and available to more students. The cost of earning an MS degree through the Cohort Program is approximately Rs.9 lakhs.
| Tution & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1st Year - Online - INDIA | $6,129.58 |
| 2nd Year - On Site - USA | $13,655.30 |
| Total Cost | $19,784.88 |
