Indoglobalstudies: Cyber Security

TWO-STEP CURRICULAM PROCESS

STEP 1 - INDIA

Curriculum for Online Cybersecurity Certificate program (Online Courses and Sequence):

Fall Courses

ITS 55100 - Principles of Information Assurance
IT 57100 - Project Management in Industry and Technology

Spring Courses

ITS 57000 - Principles of Computer Networks and Communications
ITS 56000 - Database Management Security

STEP 2 - USA

Curriculum for In-person M.S. Technology program (In-person Courses and Sequence):

Fall Courses

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

Spring Courses

ITS 53000 – Practical Deep Learning or Technical Elective Course

Admission 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.

Certificate Program

GPA: 3.0 or greater based on a 4.0 scale. (Conditional admission may be available for students with a GPA between 2.80 – 2.99).

No GRE Required

English Proficiency: Students in Cybersecurity Certificate Program are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores.

Online Application Form

Statement of Purpose

Professional/Academic Resume

Three Letters of Recommendations

Application Fee: $75

Certificate Program Language Score Requirements

IELTS

Speaking: 6 | Writing: 5.5 | Listening: 6 | Reading 6.5 | Overall: 6.5

TOEFL (iBT)

Speaking: 18 | Writing: 18 | Listening: 14 | Reading 19 | Overall: 80

TOEFL (Essential)

Speaking: 8 | Writing: 8 | Listening: 8 | Reading 8 | Overall: 8

Duolingo

Speaking: 115 | Writing: 115 | Listening: 115 | Reading 115 | Overall: 115

Cohort Benefits

For Working Professionals

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.

For Final Year B.Sc, B.B.A, B.Comm & B.Tech Students

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.

STEM-Designated Program and 3 Year OPT

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.

Cost of Earning a Degree

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.

Possible Career Paths