Ft. Lauderdale,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Information Security in Pembroke Pines United States | Keiser University
Keiser University
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Pembroke Pines United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Keiser University's Master of Science in Information Security delivers a rigorous graduate curriculum designed to equip IT professionals with both theoretical foundations and hands-on expertise in key security areas. The program covers essential topics including access management, secure coding practices, disaster recovery strategies, encryption methods, digital commerce compliance, infrastructure protection, and network defense systems. Graduates emerge prepared for leadership roles such as Chief Information Security Officer, IT Security Director, or digital forensics investigator, with the knowledge to pursue the prestigious CISSP certification.
This advanced degree program fosters professional growth in the IT field through self-directed study, academic inquiry, and investigative projects. Upon earning their degree, students will possess the skills to:
Implement security frameworks for information protection and risk mitigation,
Detect vulnerabilities in software systems and applications,
Evaluate organizational security requirements to safeguard data privacy and system reliability,
Design network protection strategies utilizing modern encryption and authorization techniques,
Develop comprehensive security policies and emergency protocols aligned with ethical guidelines,
Apply physical security measures to identify weaknesses and implement protective solutions,
Perform academic research on current cybersecurity challenges,
Exhibit professional written and verbal communication abilities through well-structured reports and presentations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
If an applicant's primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.
An admission decision is based on a combination of a student's undergraduate academic performance, letters of recommendation, and personal declaration statement.
Admission Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in an IT related computer discipline from an accredited university. Applicants must have knowledge of data structures and algorithms, assembly language and computer architecture, structured programming in a modern high-level language, and discrete mathematics.
Required documents for admission are as follows
Submission of a completed Graduate School Application
Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree in an IT related program from an accredited college or university
Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in an IT related program from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment
Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment
Minimum GMAT score of 450, GRE composite score of 295 (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment
Formal resume indicating education and complete work history
Requirement for GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:
Graduate degree from an accredited institution
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of professional work experience
Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0
An admission decision is based on a combination of a student's undergraduate academic performance, letters of recommendation, and personal declaration statement.
Admission Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in an IT related computer discipline from an accredited university. Applicants must have knowledge of data structures and algorithms, assembly language and computer architecture, structured programming in a modern high-level language, and discrete mathematics.
Required documents for admission are as follows
Submission of a completed Graduate School Application
Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree in an IT related program from an accredited college or university
Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in an IT related program from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment
Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment
Minimum GMAT score of 450, GRE composite score of 295 (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment
Formal resume indicating education and complete work history
Requirement for GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:
Graduate degree from an accredited institution
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of professional work experience
Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0
Tuition
USD
27,000