MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
  • If your overall GPA is below 2.75, you may receive provisional status in the program at the discretion of the MSCS program director.

You don't need prior work experience or a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity to be accepted. You can complete this prerequisite listed below at Saint Mary’s University.

CYBR590 Computer Networking
*Note: This course does not apply toward your degree.

This prerequisite can be waived with college courses, certificates, or work experience. Please speak with an enrollment counselor for more information.

You can transfer a maximum of six credits you've earned before admittance to Saint Mary's.

Transfer credits are subject to graduate school and program criteria, as well as the recommendation of the program director and approval by the dean.

Work and life experience are not accepted as credit for this program.

Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada (except for the Quebec Province) are required to take and pass English proficiency testing.

Saint Mary's accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 72, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, the Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74 percent, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 51, or the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0.

Whether you apply through our online application, via hard copy, or in person with a Saint Mary's enrollment counselor, your application must include the following items:

• $25 non-refundable application fee: Note that Saint Mary's alumni, students seeking readmission, veterans, and active military personnel are exempt from this application fee.
• Official transcripts: An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits must be sent separately and directly from your institution. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts official transcripts electronically from previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be sent to oladmissions@smumn.edu or mailed to:

  Transcript Processing Center
  Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
  851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 420
  Maitland, FL 32751

• A written statement: Describe your personal background, training, career goals, and experience. Tell us why you're seeking admission to the MSCS program, what your personal and professional strengths are, and any other personal information you wish to share.
• Two references: Please provide the names of two people (including title, organization, email, phone number) who can serve as professional references, if needed, during the application review process. The best references are those who know you in a professional capacity, such as current or former supervisors.
• An up-to-date resume

Upcoming application deadlines for Saint Mary's online MSCS:

• April 17, 2023
• August 14, 2023 

Applications can be submitted online, via hard copy, or in person with a Saint Mary's enrollment counselor.

Upcoming start dates for Saint Mary's online MSCS:

• May 1, 2023
• August 28, 2023