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Develop the skills to defend organizations from data breaches, strengthen your résumé, and advance your career as a responsible leader in cybersecurity.
24
Months to complete part time
No GRE/GMAT
Standardized test scores not required
3
Start dates per year (January, May, and August)
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Take courses to sit key certification exams such as CompTIA CySA+ Security, CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Server+.
Learn key skills, based on trending topics, like analysis, threat mitigation, risk management, and vulnerability identification.
Founded in 1965, Hawai‘i Pacific University is an international learning community located in downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i. People from all 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, and over 60 countries become students here — in-person and online — and experience what makes it so unique: its strong academic programs, Hawaiian-inspired values, small class sizes, compassionate mentorship, and diverse faculty and student population.
In the words of its president, John Y. Gotanda, Hawai‘i Pacific University is “one university, one community, one ‘Ohana (family).”
Tuition$36,000Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Students are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.
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The curriculum consists of 30 credits: 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits of electives, and 3 credits for the capstone. The goal of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program is to help professionals build a strong foundation in cybersecurity, which translates to technical expertise in computer security, network security, and information security.
The program equips professionals with practical knowledge and skills, including the ability to:
theories, principles, and best practices related to the evolving global cybersecurity landscape by assessing and reviewing recent strategies.
scholastic mastery needed to develop research topics and projects based on underlying cybersecurity principles learned throughout the program.
data using accepted best practices for the purpose of synthesizing an effective and ethical cybersecurity solution.
appropriate cybersecurity theories and frameworks to stakeholders to evaluate, mitigate, and manage ongoing risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in contexts of uncertainty.
Applicants interested in the online program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for probationary admission. All levels of work experience are welcome. No GRE or other standardized test scores and no prerequisite courses are required to apply.
To complete an application, you will need to submit:
Online application
Application fee ($55)
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation (optional)
Essay (optional)
Résumé
Proof of English proficiency for international students
The capstone is the culmination of cybersecurity theory, principles, and technologies where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate the practical application of skills gained throughout the program. You will be asked to generate in-depth, scholarly, and professional-level projects with the goal of bridging coursework with your aspirations. The program puts a strong emphasis on résumé building for career advancement, and on shaping cybersecurity professionals who will make substantial contributions to the safety and security of their communities and organizations.