Overview

Program in Cybersecurity / Program in Cybersecurity is located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)	Cybersecurity
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Cybersecurity operations
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Cybersecurity strategy and policy
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Digital forensics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	61
Other Advanced Degrees	41

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

162

Applied

109

Accepted

37

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	August 1st	No
Spring deadline	Not reported	November 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, engineering, math, or information systems, or in other field with relevant work experience; curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation (for international students)

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	June 30
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

170

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.82%
Black or African American	22.94%
White or Caucasian	41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	15.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.18%
Unknown	4.71%

Gender

Male (70%)

Female (30%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cybersecurity strategy and policy; cybersecurity operations
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Hilltop Circle, I 325
Baltimore, MD  21250
United States

Contact Dr. Anupam Joshi
Professor and Chair
Email: joshi@cs.umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-3500

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