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A 36-credit MS in Information Security Engineering for working professionals, organized in four blocks of technical and management courses, a core comprehensive exam, practicums and a student-designed capstone research project, with optional Special Focus Areas. Total program cost is about $54,000 over 3-5 years.
Dedicated information security master's degree for working professionals, offered 100% online or in person.
Information security degree whose required courses include Security Essentials, Hacker Tools and Incident Handling, IT Security Planning and Leadership, Defensible Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection In-Depth, Security Leadership Essentials and a research capstone.
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Source: sans.edu · verified October 11, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Master's degree program tuition | $1,500 | per creditCalculated tuition$54,000 = 36 credits × $1,500 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: sans.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — Total program cost (approximate) | $54,000 | entire programSource: sans.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
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Eligibility: Tuition is eligible for most employer-sponsored education benefit programs.
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