AT A GLANCE
Earn your master’s degree online in just 24 Months to position yourself for success.
Summer, Fall and Spring start dates.
Online
Program Length:
24 Months
Total Units:
36 Credits
EMIs as low as:
₹8,750
Next Term Starts:
September 3, 2024
Application Deadline:
July 26, 2024
Focused Learning
Each subject lasts a total of seven weeks.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
USD’s Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (MS-CSE) delivers in-depth knowledge and skills needed by cyber security professionals. Focusing on the engineering aspects of software and hardware security, graduates will be prepared to tackle security challenges faced by businesses and communities. This program’s subjects focus on critical cyber security skills in applied cryptography, secure network engineering, security test engineering, and incident detection.
The MS-CSE program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the U.S. federal government. Colleges and universities that receive this designation have met rigorous requirements and are recognized for a robust curriculum that is aligned with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Graduates of our CSE program will impress employers with their innovative cyber security ideas and with this degree from a U.S. university.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates from the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering program can work in high-demand, high-impact positions such as:
- Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- Lead Cybersecurity Threat Hunter
- Lead Software Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Architect
Industry Insights
1 million
Cyber security professionals currently needed in India.
46%
of cybersecurity professionals contacted each week by recruiters, whether they are actively looking for work or not.
₹1.3 million+
The average annual salary of a cyber security professional in India
Sources: Cyberventures.com, Statistica.com, Talent.com
Program Outcomes
The program equips you with multi-dimensional skills in information security that will give you a competitive edge in today’s global cyber security landscape. After completing the program, you will be able to:
- Apply the core concepts and principles of cybersecurity and engineering to design and develop highly secure systems.
- Analyze a system to assess its overall security environment, including the security goals, policies, and threats, as well as deploy effective controls to minimize cyber security threats, while using resources and funds optimally.
- Assess the weaknesses, threats, and opportunities in digital systems, by leveraging skills including security testing, incident response and cyber forensics.
- Work within the guidance of legal principles and regulations as well as ethical thinking to make responsible cyber security related decisions in organizations.
Why choose USD?
When you study with USD online in India, you get the opportunity to learn from a top-ranked U.S. university without the costs or logistics associated with studying abroad. Our unique cyber security engineering curriculum is adapted from our on-campus program to better serve online learners in India – preparing you for the field both in India and internationally.
You will have 24/7 access to our virtual classroom and industry informed curriculum, taught by faculty with extensive academic and experience across engineering and technology domains to ensure that you are imparted practical knowledge aligned with industry standards.
WHERE USD ONLINE GRADUATES WORK
