Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Computer Science- Security in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
|
Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The premier program is the Ph.D. in Computer Science, equipping graduates for leadership roles in academic institutions, corporate research facilities, and public sector organizations. For those seeking advanced study without a doctoral commitment, the department offers both thesis-based Master of Science and non-thesis Master of Computer Science options, available through traditional on-campus or remote learning formats. Additionally, a collaborative Master of Computer Networking degree is offered jointly with Electrical and Computer Engineering (detailed under Computer Networking). Graduate students enjoy exclusive career support through dedicated services like the Corporate & Career Services center, featuring on-site recruitment events, specialized career seminars, digital mock interviews, and personalized career guidance.
As digital technologies increasingly permeate every aspect of modern life, vulnerabilities in system security or privacy protections can have significant societal consequences.
The Security specialization within the Master's program trains students to design, evaluate, and ensure the integrity of protected systems. The curriculum covers fundamental computer and network security principles along with specialized areas such as system hardening, secure software development, data privacy, and cryptographic methods. Students can tailor their studies toward practical applications or theoretical foundations based on their professional aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
have successfully (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a regionally accredited four-year US College or university.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
have successfully (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a regionally accredited four-year US College or university.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Tuition
USD
29,433