University of Georgia · School of Computing

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Master'sMSDedicated degreeOn campus

Overview

A 30-32 credit M.S. in Cybersecurity and Privacy with thesis and non-thesis options. Required courses cover cyber security, data security and privacy, operating systems and computer networks; non-thesis students complete a two-semester master's project.

Official program name: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Privacy
Awarded degree: Master of Science · major: Cybersecurity and Privacy
Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Degree level: Master's
Cybersecurity focus: Dedicated cybersecurity degreeThe degree itself is in cybersecurity or a closely related security field (information security, information assurance, cyber operations, digital forensics…).
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School: University of Georgia — School of Computing
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Location: Athens, GA
Specializations: Privacy & Data Protection — core of the degree (“Cybersecurity and Privacy”)
Required credits: 30-32 credit hours
Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Duration: Not verified
Start terms: Fall, Spring
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Why this program is listed

Dedicated M.S. in Cybersecurity and Privacy with thesis and non-thesis options, offered by the School of Computing in Athens.

Degree title names cybersecurity and privacy; required courses include Cyber Security and Data Security and Privacy, with electives in forensics, secure programming, network attacks and defenses and IoT security.

Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026

We list cybersecurity bachelor's, master's and research doctorates at institutionally accredited US schools — dedicated degrees and formal concentrations, never certificates or electives-only degrees. Eligibility rules

Format and attendance

Formats, online delivery, campus visits, internships and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the school states it.

Formats offered: On campus
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Internship: Internship requirement: not verified
Study intensity: Not verified

Curriculum

Required courses: Cyber Security, Data Security and Privacy, Operating Systems and Computer Networks.
Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Capstone

Non-thesis students complete CSCI 7200 Master's Project, an applied research project over two semesters with a comprehensive report.
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Thesis and non-thesis options

Thesis and non-thesis options; thesis students complete master's research and a thesis, non-thesis students a master's project.
Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Accelerated options

Double Dawgs pathway combining the B.S. in Computer Science with the non-thesis M.S. in Cybersecurity and Privacy; students apply after 60-90 hours.
Source: doubledawgs.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the school states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Technical preparation

Prerequisite courses: RequiredBackground in computer science including programming, software development, systems programming, discrete mathematics, theory of computing, data structures, computer architecture and Calculus I; deficiencies are remedied with undergraduate courses.
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Prior degree: RequiredBachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Science or a related discipline
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Minimum GPA: RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 GPA
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Statement / essay: RequiredStatement of purpose
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Recommendation letters: Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendation
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Résumé / CV: RequiredResume
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Application fee: RequiredApplication fee required; no fee waivers.
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Tests

GRE General Test: Optional
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TOEFL iBT: RequiredInternational applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS unless waived by Graduate Admissions.
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IELTS Academic: RequiredInternational applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS unless waived by Graduate Admissions.
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

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Application deadline
July 1 (domestic applicants) · for Fall
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Application deadline
November 15 (domestic applicants) · for Spring
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International applicants
April 15 (international applicants) · for Fall
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International applicants
October 15 (international applicants) · for Spring
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Funding / assistantship consideration
January 1 (for nomination for Graduate School awards/assistantships) · for Fall
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Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
In-state — Graduate standard rate (Master & PhD), resident, 1-11 credit hoursFrom the school-wide rate table for this level	$431	per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$12,930 = 30 credits × $431 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: busfin.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Out-of-state — Graduate standard rate (Master & PhD), non-resident, 1-11 credit hoursFrom the school-wide rate table for this level	$1,326	per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$39,780 = 30 credits × $1,326 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: busfin.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026
International — Graduate standard rate (Master & PhD), out-of-country, 1-11 credit hoursFrom the school-wide rate table for this level	$1,364	per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$40,920 = 30 credits × $1,364 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: busfin.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Scholarships & funding guide

School of Computing teaching assistantships Assistantship
How to apply: Apply through the School of Computing TA application.
Source: computing.uga.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Research assistantships Assistantship
Eligibility: Current and prospective School of Computing graduate students.
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School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.

Accreditation, ABET and CAE

Three different things: the school's institutional accreditation, ABET accreditation of this exact program, and the school's NSA CAE designation.

Institutional accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

ABET program accreditation

This program does not appear in ABET's accredited-program database. ABET accreditation is program-specific and optional; the school's other programs or its institutional accreditation do not imply it.

NSA CAE designation (school)

CAE in Cyber Research (CAE-R) · 2017 - 2029Source: maps.caecommunity.org · verified October 11, 2026

A CAE designation belongs to the institution and its validated program of study; it is not accreditation and does not certify every degree. Accreditation & CAE explained

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 11, 2026.

busfin.uga.edu/finance-division/bursar/students-parents/bursar-tuition-fees/2026-2027/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
doubledawgs.uga.edu/ProgramDetails/13962 — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
NCAE-C institution directory (National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity) — Source, verified October 11, 2026
DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
computing.uga.edu/graduate-admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
computing.uga.edu/graduate-financial-assistance — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
computing.uga.edu/master-science-cybersecurity-and-privacy — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026

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