Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science- Cyber Security in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
For all degree programs, students are required to successfully complete thirty semester hours of 5000-level or higher computer science coursework, encompassing approved CIS 5930 and CIS 6930 courses. With departmental chair approval, a maximum of one external 5000 or 6000-level course may apply toward these requirements, provided the major professor demonstrates its relevance to the student's research. Exclusions include supervised teaching, research, seminars, independent study, internships, and CGS-prefixed courses.
In both graduate and undergraduate Computer Science education, staying current is critical. This rapidly evolving discipline sees knowledge quickly become outdated as innovations transition swiftly from theory to application. Consequently, the department strives to deliver instruction at technology's forefront while equipping students with timeless intellectual foundations. Communication abilities, mathematical proficiency, and algorithmic thinking are prioritized as fundamental, with emphasis placed on grasping core concepts rather than specific technologies. However, practical experience remains vital for mastering these competencies. To properly prepare for Computer Science careers, students need substantial exposure to cutting-edge hardware and software.
The Computer Science Department provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Active research initiatives span: foundational areas like programming languages, compilers, storage architectures, networking, parallel computing, databases, fault tolerance, and theoretical foundations; scientific and engineering applications including computational problem-solving environments and large-scale scientific data processing; computer and network security, cryptography; plus additional domains such as random number generation, software maintenance, cloud technologies, big data analytics, mobile development, neural networks, expert systems, and fuzzy logic.
At the master's level, the department provides three specialization tracks: Computer Science, Computer Network and System Administration, and Cyber Security, each offering thesis, project, or coursework completion options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Cybersecurity graduate program has different core-course and admissions requirements and is thus a separate program. Below are the minimum admissions requirements for the Cybersecurity MS degree program:
Required Degrees: To be admitted to the Department of Computer Science as a CS graduate student you should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university. Students without an undergraduate degree in CS will be required to complete undergraduate prerequisites not on their undergraduate transcript before graduating with a graduate degree in CS. Students without a prior undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science should have completed COP4530 (Data Structures) or an equivalent class to be considered competitive for admissions. Here is the list of Undergraduate Prerequisites for the Cybersecurity MS Degree Program.
GRE Scores:The minimum GRE scores required for admission are a 145 on the verbal section and a 150 on the quantitative section. The average GRE-V score for admitted students is 155 (65%), GRE-M, 166 (80%). For the old scoring system, the minimum GRE score required for admission is 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative combined) with a minimum of 650 on the Quantitative.The GRE requirement has been waived for Master's applicants through the end of 2026. PhD applicants are still required to submit the GRE as part of their admissions packet. If an MS applicant already has a GRE score and would like to submit it, they will still be used as part of the admissions review. Preference will not be given to MS applicants who submit GRE scores. However, if an applicant is a borderline case, the scores can help give strength to the candidate's profile.
TOEFL Scores: The minimum required score on the IBTOEFL for admission consideration is 80 (213 computer-based, 550 paper-based). However, the Computer Science Department considers a score of 100-105 competitive, especially when students are seeking assistantships. The ability to lecture in English will be a major consideration in the selection of students for Teaching Assistantships.*Please note that we will accept the following English Proficiency Scores for admission consideration, but they do not satisfy the English Proficiency requirements for Teaching Assistantship eligibility. Only a TOEFL speaking score of 26 or higher can fully satisfy the English Proficiency requirement for Teaching Assistantships.
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): Minimum overall score of 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum overall score of 55
Duolingo: Minimum overall score of 120 (Summer 2022 and Forward)
Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: Minimum overall score of 180 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Michigan Language Assessment: Minimum overall score of 55 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Grade Point Average: Students should have at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average to be considered competitive. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 in their undergraduate degree fall below both the department and university standards.
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Required Degrees: To be admitted to the Department of Computer Science as a CS graduate student you should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university. Students without an undergraduate degree in CS will be required to complete undergraduate prerequisites not on their undergraduate transcript before graduating with a graduate degree in CS. Students without a prior undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science should have completed COP4530 (Data Structures) or an equivalent class to be considered competitive for admissions. Here is the list of Undergraduate Prerequisites for the Cybersecurity MS Degree Program.
GRE Scores:The minimum GRE scores required for admission are a 145 on the verbal section and a 150 on the quantitative section. The average GRE-V score for admitted students is 155 (65%), GRE-M, 166 (80%). For the old scoring system, the minimum GRE score required for admission is 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative combined) with a minimum of 650 on the Quantitative.The GRE requirement has been waived for Master's applicants through the end of 2026. PhD applicants are still required to submit the GRE as part of their admissions packet. If an MS applicant already has a GRE score and would like to submit it, they will still be used as part of the admissions review. Preference will not be given to MS applicants who submit GRE scores. However, if an applicant is a borderline case, the scores can help give strength to the candidate's profile.
TOEFL Scores: The minimum required score on the IBTOEFL for admission consideration is 80 (213 computer-based, 550 paper-based). However, the Computer Science Department considers a score of 100-105 competitive, especially when students are seeking assistantships. The ability to lecture in English will be a major consideration in the selection of students for Teaching Assistantships.*Please note that we will accept the following English Proficiency Scores for admission consideration, but they do not satisfy the English Proficiency requirements for Teaching Assistantship eligibility. Only a TOEFL speaking score of 26 or higher can fully satisfy the English Proficiency requirement for Teaching Assistantships.
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): Minimum overall score of 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum overall score of 55
Duolingo: Minimum overall score of 120 (Summer 2022 and Forward)
Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: Minimum overall score of 180 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Michigan Language Assessment: Minimum overall score of 55 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Grade Point Average: Students should have at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average to be considered competitive. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 in their undergraduate degree fall below both the department and university standards.
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,993