The Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems is an interdisciplinary in-person or online offering concentrating in the growing field of cybersecurity. Two foundation courses, five to six core courses, and two to three elective courses are required to complete the degree.

Students working toward the Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems must be admitted into the Graduate College. Students must have a bachelor’s degree in either a technical discipline or an appropriate discipline related to information technology and management. Students with other bachelor’s degrees and professional experience will also be considered.

Students admitted via the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences must take at least 18 credits of classes in the CYCS courses listed below. Students admitted via the Haworth College of Business must take at least 18 credits of classes in the CIS/CYIS courses listed below.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems is offered in different instructional delivery modes: asynchronous online and in-person. Students much choose an instructional delivery mode of either online or in-person when applying to the program.

For the online mode students do not need to attend classes at the main or any regional campuses to earn the degree.

For the traditional in-person mode students will need to attend the main campus in Kalamazoo. International students should apply for this option if planning to attend in-person.

Graduate credit is earned for all passing classes.

Additional English Language Requirements for International Students Admissions
Graduate students whose native language in not English and who do not have a degree from a U.S. institution must take the Academic Communication Placement Test at the beginning of their first semester of enrollment. This test is administered by the Haworth College of Business Communication Center. It must be taken in addition to the TOEFL, which is taken as part of the admissions process. A student who does not pass this examination is assigned to BCM 6050: Mastering Academic and Business Communication Skills. This course must be completed during the first semester of study.

Graduate students whose native language is not English but have an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution will not be required to take a placement test nor the Mastering Academic and Business Communication Skills course.