The concentration in Cybersecurity & Networking enhances your MS in Information Systems & Technology with specialized skills that enable you to help organizations prepare for and prevent devastating cyber attacks.
In today鈥檚 interconnected world, cybersecurity risks are real and attacks are increasingly exponential. The rapidly changing domain of information and technology has given rise to a new paradigm of cyber attacks on a global, epidemic scale. The industry-focused Cybersecurity & Networking concentration provides you with fresh perspectives on cyber threats, hacker motivations, modern attack patterns, and next-generation mitigation solutions. You will undertake technically driven, collaborative research with faculty members who have distinguished careers as IS&T and cybersecurity scholars and practitioners. In an evolving cyber risk landscape, you鈥檒l develop the skills to help businesses and organizations prepare for cyber attacks, which can result in significant expenses for the affected enterprises.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Well-equipped research clinics and laboratories enable you to work directly on applied and academic research, including the IDEA Lab, Intelligent Systems Lab, and more.
Our GIS Club convenes students and professionals interested in geographic information systems (GIS) and informs the local community about the latest GIS workshops and conferences.
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1 March 2025, 5 July 2025
Start date
January 2025
Center for Information Systems and Technology
150 E. 10TH ST,
CLAREMONT,
California,
91711, United States
CGU requires applicants to submit proof of a completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The school also requires a minimum standard of a B average in undergraduate coursework (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
A minimum TOEFL score of 75 iBT, IELTS score of 6.0 or Pearson PTE score of 50 is required to be considered for admission to CGU through the International Scholars Program (ISP). A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5 or Pearson PTE score of 66 is required for direct-entry admission.
Application deadline: Summer - 1st March, Fall - 5th July
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Being part of the reputable Claremont Colleges, students at CGU enjoy access to superior resources and services.