Indo Global Studies
University Of Central Missouri
116 W South St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, United States

The University of Central Missouri is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States. In 2024, enrollment was 13,734 students from 48 states and 52 countries on its 1,561-acre campus.

Master of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

The need for expert cybersecurity professionals has never been greater: Cyberattacks are increasing worldwide, and organizations of all types and sizes are vulnerable. If you want to master the advanced skills and technological tools necessary to protect vital infrastructure systems, the University of Central Missouri’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance is one of the most affordable and top-ranked programs in the United States. UCM's Cybersecurity department has been designated  as a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency since 2022. Our MS Cybersecurity curriculum has been designed by faculty who offer diverse academic, research and industry expertise in the full range of career pathways. Seven UCM faculty have earned one or more SANS GIAC certifications.

With a Cybersecurity MS from UCM, you’ll master the science behind solving problems in the field using advanced technology and techniques. You’ll design and analyze security policies and systems to meet information security requirements and learn to evaluate and maintain cyber systems to ensure secure, reliable organizational operations.

Online Cybersecurity master’s courses meet the needs of working professionals

Is your goal to update your skills, deepen your knowledge and earn a high-paying MS Cybersecurity salary? Returning to grad school can help prepare you to take on increased responsibilities in your current job or change your career to work in this exciting tech field. 
Our Cybersecurity master’s degree is designed to be flexible and affordable yet comprehensive to give you a high-value return on your investment. You can take classes in Warrensburg, at our Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) near Kansas City or in an online Cybersecurity master’s format.

https://www.ucmo.edu/academics/programs/masters-degrees/chst/comp-sci-and-cybersecurity/cybersecurity/master-of-science-cybersecurity-and-information-assurance/index.php 

This fee is $75.00 USD and non-refundable. 

Demonstration of English Proficiency

Review the IEP Descriptions Guide to understand enrollment requirements based on your English Proficiency test score.

Proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

TOEFL exam score of 79 IBT

IELTS exam score of 6.0

Duolingo composite exam score of 120

UCM Proficiency Test of 79

Please Note: If you do not meet the minimum English proficiency score requirements, your application will be updated to indicate an English requirement. You will then be required to start with the English Language Institute upon arrival at UCM.

Transcripts

All graduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office. These transcripts will be used for advisement purposes. Students must have an awarded bachelor's degree from either a U.S. regionally accredited 4-year institution or an international institution that upon transcript evaluation is equivalent to a 4-year regionally accredited institution.  Any graduate level course work taken else where must be a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above to be admissible to UCM Graduate Studies.

Please reference International Admissions Process for more information on submitting transcripts.

Declaration of Financial Support

This document is required to demonstrate sufficient financial support while attending UCM.

First complete and submit the online application. Then you will need to pay a $75.00 USD non-refundable fee.

Deadline Type/Semester        Fall (August start)          Spring (January start)            Summer (May start)
Application                                        May 1                          September 1                            February 1
Document submission                     May 15                        October 15                               February 15
Financial support                             June 1                         November 1                               March 1

  • Document submission deadline - 15 days after the application deadline.
  • Financial support deadline - 1 month after the application deadline.

https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/admissions/international-admissions/international-student-application/ 

 

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to [email protected] without submitting the application.

IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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