Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Privacy

The Master's of Science (M.S.) degree in Cybersecuity and Privacy at The University of Georgia is an advanced program of study that addresses all aspects of cybersecurity, privacy and related technologies. It is offered by the Computer Science Department and its Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy (ICSP). It is intended for all students in the STEM-C fields, particularly in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and engineering. The program aims to develop expertise in various aspects of computer security and privacy, such as networking, operating systems, network and systems security, and data and communications privacy. Students in this program should be able to defend against common cybersecurity and privacy attacks by having knowledge of information security, including secure programming and known practices. Students will be able to use their enhanced and improved hands-on experiences and skills to address various security and privacy issues. Students should be able to make risk assessments of IT design decisions.

This MS program will be useful for all students, particularly in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and engineering. The program aims to develop expertise in various aspects of computer security and privacy, such as networking, operating systems, network and systems security, and data and communications privacy.

Admissions requirements will align with the current admissions standards set by the Graduate School and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Completed applications will include the UGA graduate application, bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Science or a related discipline, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and GRE test score. Applicants will need to meet all Graduate School requirements.

Students with insufficient background in Computer Science must first take undergraduate Computer Science courses to remedy any deficiencies, in addition to their graduate program requirements

Application for admission, resume, statement of purpose, and unofficial transcripts ( undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) ( including degrees in progress). Transcripts must show marksheet, grades, and grade point average. If offered admission, official transcripts must be sent by the institution to University of Georgia Graduate Admissions office or student must bring a sealed official transcript when on campus.
Official GRE scores ( institutional code 5813) ( within 5 years), official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (within 2 years) ( you may send the unofficial copy, but official scores must be received for departmental review). Official TOEFL, official IELTS or official Duolingo can be submitted electronically by choosing University of Georgia Graduate Admissions as recipient when sending scores.
Three letters of recommendation. These must be from qualified persons who have taught or supervised you in an academic and/or professional capacity,
A Statement of Purpose must indicate your goals for graduate study in Computer Science at the University of Georgia.
All application documents and official test scores should be sent to UGA Graduate Admissions office only. Please check the status of your application on Slate. See minimum English proficiency requirements.
NOTE: We DO NOT waive the GRE for graduate admission.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0