Franklin University
201 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Franklin University is a private university with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1902 to serve the needs of students beyond traditional undergraduate age. On-site courses are offered at the university's campus in Columbus' Discovery District. However, most students take courses online.

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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Every 39 seconds one computer with internet access is attacked. With over 2,000 attacks every day, we are constantly under the threat of the next cyberattack. In a rapidly growing industry like cybersecurity, curious and well-trained professionals have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Franklin’s M.S. in Cybersecurity equips you with theory-based knowledge and application-oriented security skills to institute cybersecurity measures as a standard business process. At Franklin, you’ll earn a comprehensive degree that enables you see the big picture, translate technical issues to all audiences, and develop solutions that minimize risk. 

Prepare yourself for a cybersecurity career at the operational, tactical or strategic level

Whether you want to advance your career in cybersecurity or transition into more cyber-focused roles, Franklin’s M.S. in Cybersecurity is a great way to broaden your knowledge and skills. Aligned with industry-leading certifications, the program’s inclusion of emerging technologies like cloud, containers and Blockchain will make you an asset in government or a wide variety of industries including insurance, retail, or banking and finance.

By applying your technical and critical thinking skills, you’ll be able to help organizations navigate cybersecurity challenges at the operational, tactical and strategic levels. With these sought-after abilities your marketability will increase, as demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow 9% through 2031.*

Throughout the 16-month M.S. in Cybersecurity program, you’ll build a strong foundation in the basics with courses in cryptography, advanced network security, ethical hacking and security governance. You’ll learn from credentialed experts and gain in-depth understanding of relevant concepts, theories and techniques.

Build your competencies in cyber defense through hands-on coursework

At Franklin, experiential learning is an essential part of the cybersecurity curriculum. You’ll apply what you learn in order to prepare you to overcome real-life challenges. You’ll have an opportunity to mimic common security threats – hacking websites and wireless networks, sniffing networks to capture passwords, and spoofing network packages – in order to secure networks and prevent data theft and intrusion. 

However, cybersecurity is not only a technical domain; it also has organizational, legal, ethical and managerial aspects. In addition to technical expertise, you’ll gain management-level knowledge by examining strategic aspects of cybersecurity such as ethics, privacy, and information security policy and governance. 

As part of your transformation into a well-rounded cybersecurity professional, you’ll also build the soft skills employers desire. Throughout the program you’ll sharpen your communication, presentation and listening skills to differentiate yourself, whether you are working as part of a team or you want to position yourself as a solutions-oriented leader. 

Shorten your time to completion and lower your degree cost 

Because the M.S. in Cybersecurity coursework is aligned with industry competencies, you can get credit toward the degree for prior learning. A current EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential aligns with Ethical Hacking (ISEC 670), which translates into 4 credit hours toward your degree and $2,680 in tuition savings. Other credentials with prior learning credit pathways into the cybersecurity master’s include ISACA CRISC as 4 hours of credit for Information Risk Management (ISEC 630), (ISC)2 CISSP as 4 hours of credit for Information Assurance (ISEC 610) and (ISC)2 CSSLP, which has been evaluated to be equivalent to Software and App Security (ISEC 620), also a 4-credit-hour course.

In addition to awarding prior learning credit for credentials, the University also awards transfer credit for credit earned at other accredited institutions. You can transfer up to 12 credits – a 30% cost savings – toward your degree, through certifications, previous coursework or a combination. 

To see if your previous coursework can be used for course-for-course credit to satisfy degree requirements, you’ll need to submit a syllabus for the course(s) you’d like to have evaluated for transfer credit and/or your credential documentation. Your admissions advisor will be happy to assist you in any way.  

Have another credential not listed here? Check our prior learning database to see if it has been evaluated for credit. 

Choose an online cybersecurity master’s degree that’s built for busy adults

As an accredited, nonprofit university, our focus at Franklin is on you. Our team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules and 100% online coursework help to balance your education with work, family and life. 

Students rate our faculty members as top-notch for the real-world expertise they are able to bring to the coursework. When you need help, your instructor is just a phone call or email away. You can also rely on support resources from the Learning Commons, like workshops, tutoring sessions and library services. Get started on your future today.

https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/masters/cybersecurity 

  1. Complete the online application. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may complete our online application or use the Common Application. You will be asked to indicate your country of citizenship when completing the application.
  2. Submit an official transcript from all secondary institutions attended.
  3. Submit official bank statement(s) displaying sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition, room and board for one academic year.

The admission process reflects Franklin University’s efforts to clearly identify the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. The selection criterion for Franklin’s graduate programs, as determined by faculty, emphasizes academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics.

Requirements for admission include having earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accrediting organization with a GPA of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.*

Applicants who earned at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree will automatically be granted conditional enrollment status. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree can petition for conditional enrollment status to the program chair by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc. 

Conditional enrollment requires students to achieve a final grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the first graduate-level course of their program. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University.

You may also submit an official test score for one or more of the following exams. The submission of test scores is an option and is not required.
SAT: Average admit earns between 1000 – 1180 (New SAT)
ACT: Average admit earns between 20-26

International students are required to submit proof of English proficiency.  Any of the following test scores below is acceptable.

  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 79 on the Internet Based; 550 on the Paper Based
    IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
    Cambridge English: Minimum B2 level
    MELAB: Minimum writing 77, minimum speaking 3In lieu of an exam, applicants may complete the master level course with a passing score at either of the following language centers:
    ELS: Complete level 112 with passing score
    TLC: Complete level 9 with passing score

*For more information about English proficiency, including a list of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section. 

This examination requirement may be waived for students who have successfully completed substantial coursework in English-medium high schools or universities or for students who have satisfactorily completed approved English language programs such as Interglobal or ELS centers. For more information regarding English proficiency requirements at Franklin College, please contact the Office of Admissions.

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International Student Guide

https://www.franklin.edu/catalog/graduate-policies-procedures/student-admission 

All admissions materials, including transcripts, test scores, and financial documents, must be submitted by the application deadline. F-1 students must receive their F-1 visa or transfer their SEVIS record and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit by the deposit deadline. You must arrive at Franklin by the program start date and may enter the U.S. up to 30 days before that date. All students must attend a registration appointment or group session to schedule courses with an advisor. Classes begin meeting on the initial session start date, and students are expected to have reviewed course materials before the first day. If you are unable to meet any of the deadlines, you may request that OISP consider your application for the next available term.

Fall - July 3 
Spring - November 27

https://www.franklin.edu/admissions/international-students/study-in-the-us 

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