Why Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University, a public research university in Kennesaw, Georgia accepts applicants for its online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program who hold an undergraduate degree in any subject. Students without the necessary technical background are required to take Programming Principles, Computing Infrastructure, and Data Communications and Networking before enrolling in the degree program.
Standardized test scores are not required, and there is no required undergraduate minimum GPA to apply.
Program Snapshot
| University Name | Kennesaw State University |
| Location | Kennesaw |
| State | Georgia |
| Niche.com Grade | B |
| Name of Degree | Master of Science in Cybersecurity |
| School or Department Administering Program | Cyber Institute |
| Credits | 30 |
| Cost per credit | $383.00 |
| Tuition for Entire Program | $11,490.00 |
| Test Requirements | No |
| Minimum GPA | None |
| Campus Visit Required? | No |
| Typical Time to Complete | 35 weeks |
| When Can Students Start the Program? | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Program Concentrations | None |
| Synchronous Classes | No |
| Required Courses |
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| Does the Program Include a Capstone? | Yes |
| Does the Program Include a Practicum or Internship? | Optional |
| Other Features that Make the Program Unique | 7 week classes; Double Owl Pathway which allows undergraduate students to take graduate level courses; Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA); CyberCorps; DoD Cyber Scholarship; Sword and Shield (Omicron Sigma Sigma) honor society; Student clubs including Information Systems Security Association, Bitcoin Club, Women in Technology |
| Program Objectives (quoted directly from the program) | Strategize, develop, deploy and lead cybersecurity efforts in an enterprise |
| Program Description | This 30-credit program is aimed at professionals wishing to further their job skills. This is a generalist program with no concentrations offered. A capstone is required. Students can choose to participate in an optional internship. The program follows an accelerated course schedule, allowing students to graduate faster and reap the benefits of their degree. |
What will I Learn?
Students in this program are prepared with the skills and knowledge to strategize, develop, deploy and lead cybersecurity efforts in an enterprise.
Required courses include Cyber Law, Policy and Enforcement; Cybercrime Detection, Analysis and Forensics; Security Enterprise Infrastructure; Mobile and Cloud Security and Cyber Analytics and Intelligence. Students are also required to take Management of Cybersecurity; Contingency Planning for Cybersecurity and Introductions to Cryptography and Its Applications. Students are required to take either a Capstone Practicum or Capstone course in Cybersecurity Management.
Students are also offered the opportunity to apply for a Graduate Research Assistantship, a learning experience which also helps them build professionalism while providing financial support. They also have access to the CyberCorps program, and the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship, as well as the Sword and Shield honor society.
How much will the program cost?
Students finish their degree within 35 weeks and pay $383.00 per credit for a total of 30 credits, or $11,490.00 in total.
How does the program fit into my life?
All courses are asynchronous, meaning that students complete coursework on their own schedule each week, including watching pre-recorded lectures and participating in online discussion. No campus visit is required. Most students complete the program within 35 weeks.
Students can enter the program in Fall, Spring or Summer semester. All classes are 7 weeks long and students take only one class at a time, allowing for greater focus on each subject.
In addition to coursework, students can participate in student clubs including Information Systems Security Association, Bitcoin Club, and Women in Technology.
Summary
The lower-cost cybersecurity master’s program at this regional university is aimed at professionals wishing to further their job skills. With 7-week classes, the program follows an accelerated course schedule. A capstone is required, via either an internship or a capstone course. The program does not offer specific specializations, but all students take a generalist curriculum which covers the range of foundational topics.
