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How to Apply
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
- A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
- Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits; if your transcript is in a language other than English, please include an English translation, validated by an official public translator
- Statement of purpose
- One (1) letter of recommendation
- Statement of intent essay: This statement is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interest and goals.
- If applicable, request official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores to be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: June 1 for fall, October 1 (priority deadline) or December 1 (final deadline) for spring
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Program Cost Information: Bursar's website
Curriculum
Required Courses (6 Credits):
- MSIS 613 - Information Security, Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance 3 Credit(s)
- MSIS 614 - Business Data Communications & Computer Networks 3 Credit(s)
Electives (6 Credits):
Complete two from below.
- MSIS 625 - Cybersecurity Risk Management and Auditing 3 Credit(s)
- MSIS 628 - Cloud Computing and Security 3 Credit(s)
- MSIS 629 - Cybersecurity and Forensics 3 Credit(s)
Graduation Criteria
Complete twelve credits from four courses including two required courses and two electives.
Students can waive MSIS 614 if they have taken equivalent courses.
Statute of limitations: Three years.
Contact
Director of Graduate Program Operations Tara Norton
tara.norton [at] umb.edu
(617) 287-7720
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