Overview

Mercer University's Cybersecurity graduate program is a cutting-edge program that prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. With a curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical and practical knowledge, students gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of cybersecurity. Mercer University is a renowned institution with a long history of academic excellence, and its Cybersecurity program is no exception. Graduates are well-equipped to tackle the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today.

A Cross-collaborative Effort

Mercer’s new M.S. in Cybersecurity program is a joint program between the School of Engineering, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business. The degree itself is awarded by the School of Engineering, however the program was cooperatively developed and is taught and maintained across departments in these academic units in a blended combination of online and on-campus, in-person classes.

Our M.S. in Cybersecurity program is designed to prepare students from various backgrounds to:

Develop cybersecurity technology strategies and plans for organizations
Build cybersecurity-focused technology operations within organizations
Assist organizations to use data analytics and intelligence
Create strategies for mobile, cloud, and other environments

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity Management
Information Security Risk Management
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
Network Security
Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response
Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts from all universities attended
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
GRE/GMAT scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32100 USD / year

≈ 32100 USD / year
Out-of-State

32100 USD / year

≈ 32100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32100 USD / year

≈ 32100 USD / year

Living costs

Macon

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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