Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, United States

Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sacred Heart was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity.

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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

In today’s rapidly evolving and expanding digital environment, the need for experts with advanced skills to fight against and protect from cyber attacks continues to grow. The cybersecurity courses offered in our master’s degree program will provide you with increased levels of proficiency in products and applications, the skills to build secure and dependable systems, the opportunity to conduct hands-on cybersecurity research, and so much more. 

Professionals who hold a graduate degree make thousands more annually than those who hold a bachelor’s degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many jobs for computer and IT-related professionals require a master’s degree. By pursuing your master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be considered for leadership roles, and in turn, position yourself as an indispensable thought leader in your field.

Take the next step and request more information about Sacred Heart’s full or part-time MS in Cybersecurity program today!

Why Study Cybersecurity at Sacred Heart?

Experience SHU’s renowned and highly sought-after program

Drive your career forward in SHU's top-ranked Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT). In the top five percent of elite business schools worldwide, cybersecurity courses in the WCBT are taught by accomplished faculty with a record of prestigious scholarship and professional experience.

Sacred Heart University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for the Master of Science in cybersecurity program. SHU is the first in the state of Connecticut to receive this designation.

Graduating with a master’s degree in cybersecurity from a CAE-CD designated university gives potential employers a high degree of confidence in hiring its graduates as their degree curriculum closely aligns with NSA-recommended cybersecurity-related knowledge units (KUs), validated by subject matter experts in the field.

https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/cybersecurity---ms/ 

Complete the Online Graduate Application

Required Documents

  • Complete University Transcripts
    • Applicants typically admitted have a minimum Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale).
    • A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, Spantran or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES
  • Resume/CV
  • Essay/Personal Statement
    One page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors.
  • One Letter of Recommendation
    If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.
  • Passport
    Photo Page Copy
  • A signed Agent/Educational Consultant Release for Sacred Heart University is required for all applicants, even if not working with an Agent.

Required Post Admission to Receive I-20 for F1 Student Visa

  • Bank statement that verifies the student, students’ family or sponsors’ ability to afford the costs required to attend Sacred Heart University for one year of study. US dollars are preferred. The statement should be officially certified and signed by a bank official and dated within six (6) months of enrolling at Sacred Heart University

Required Exams

A GRE/GMAT exam is not required, however, exam scores may optionally be submitted in support of your application. Sacred Heart CEEB Code 3780

English Proficiency Exam

An Official English Language Proficiency examination is required for all non-native English speakers. The following minimum scores are accepted:

  • TOEFL 80+
  • TOEFL iBT® Home Edition: 80
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
  • Academic IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 110

A minimum band score may be required for some programs.

MS Business Analytics, Computer Science, IT, Chemistry, Cybersecurity and Finance & Investment Management will consider IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105 or TOEFL Essentials 8.0.

MS Healthcare Informatics will accept a minimum overall IELTS of 6.5 (no bands below 6.5), TOEFL of 85 (no bands below 16), or Duolingo of 110 (no bands below 85, minimum production score of 90).

Other Acceptable Exam Scores

  • PTE: 62
  • iTEP: 5
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
  • Completion of ELS 112
  • Completion of EF Level C1
  • Completion of Talk Level 7
  • EIKEN: pre-1
  • GTEC: 1200
  • PTE: 62
  • SHU ESL Program: Score of 90 on exit ESL exam AND successful completion of Level 5 or 6
  • VEPT 5.5
  • Other exams may be acceptable. Please contact us if you have questions.

Sacred Heart University offers Provisional Acceptance for students who do not meet the minimum English Language requirements.

  • Students may complete ESL courses at Sacred Heart University’s English Language Institute or other ESL school prior to starting their academic program.
  • If applicant does not have an English Proficiency Exam Score, complete the ESL Exam Waiver Request

https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/international-admissions/graduate-international-admissions/application-instructions/ 

Late Spring (March start) December 22 
Fall (August start) June 15 
Spring (January start) October 15

https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/computer-science--information-technology---ms/admission-requirements/

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.