Program Duration
2 Years
Term 1: Online
All American Graduate Program
Term 2 Onwards: On-Campus
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Post Study Work Rights Duration

3 Years

Average Salary

On average, graduates of Master of Science - Cybersecurity earn $74k per year

Career Prospects

Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Malware Analyst

Program Overview

The MS in Cyber Security program is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to build expertise in computer forensics, information security management, and forensic accounting. With a focus on industry practices, innovative methods, and critical problem-solving, the program equips students for competitive roles in the cybersecurity field. Nationally recognized for excellence, it was ranked No. 1 by Fortune in 2023 and remains a Top 10 program in 2025.

Admissions Information

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of undergraduate degree with 60% or above and an IELTS score of 6.5. Click here for more details.

Fees: Term 1 (Online)

INR 3,75,000 + GST

UNIVERSITY FEES: TERM 2 ONWARDS (OVERSEAS)

Tuition: $ (Approx.)
Living Expenses: $9,800 (Approx.)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Click here for term 1 merit-based scholarships.

TOTAL STUDY COSTS WITH THE WORLDGRAD

Total Tuition: INR 25L (Approx.)
Total Study Costs (Fee + Living): INR 42L (Approx.)
Total Savings: INR 11L (Approx.)

Program Structure

Term 1: Smart Program

1. CDS511: Introduction to Information Systems and Operating Systems

2. CDS512: Law and Ethics in Cyber Security

3. CDS513: Network Security

4. CDS520: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis

5. CDS620: Cyber Investigations and Incident Management

Term 2 Onwards: On-Campus

After the completion of the Smart Program, students progress to University of Alabama at Birmingham to study the remaining core and elective courses on campus and complete their degrees. All students are eligible for CPT during and OPT after their degree. Further information on the On-Campus program structure and courses are available with our Admissions Team.

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Admission Process

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

With the help of our admissions team, select a program of your choice from our wide set of globally ranked partners.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form along with the necessary documents. Our admissions team will guide you through the process.

RECEIVE ADMISSION OFFER

Once your application is approved by The WorldGrad and our partner institution, you will receive an offer for enrolment for the online program as well as the on-campus component. Offers can be made within 24hrs of receiving an adequately filled application.

CONFIRM ENROLMENT

Accept your offer by submitting a confirmation fee as mentioned in your offer letter. Since we have limited seats, enrolment would be void if confirmation fee is not received as stated.