Graduate Programs
Innovating Education and Research
The Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy is home to graduate students working to complete their master’s or Ph.D. programs from multiple disciplines at Georgia Tech. With the rise of regularly occurring cyberattacks and data breaches, the demand for innovative research and education in the field of cybersecurity and privacy greater than ever.
Standardized Test Scores
Our admissions committee does a holistic review of applications and all components of an application factor into their decision. Admissions to our program are highly competitive and applications of exceptional students may be considered without a GRE score. However, high GRE scores do add to how an application is ranked and we highly recommend that students submit these scores.
Supported Degree Programs
Our Master's Students
Georgia Tech’s cybersecurity master’s program allows both residential and online students to pursue a track in Cyber Physical Systems, Information Security, or Policy all in one degree program. Through a unique partnership with the School of Computational Science and Engineering, and School of Public Policy, students become well-rounded cybersecurity professionals and graduate with a multi-disciplinary understanding of cybersecurity and privacy.
The resident master's program serves a student body of over 100 and the online program, hosted with Georgia Tech Professional Education, services 1,000+ across the globe. After graduation students entering the job market can earn around six figures* depending on the type of role they pursue.
"A master’s degree is going to prepare you for top-level careers and make you a specialist in cybersecurity."
- Mustaque Ahamad, SCP Professor
Ph.D. Students in SCP
There are 57 students enrolled the College of Computing's Computer Science Ph.D. program that work alongside their advisors to conduct groundbreaking cybersecurity and privacy research. As a research-oriented degree, the Ph.D. in Computer Science prepares exceptional students for careers at the cutting edge of academia, industry, and government.
Prospective students will need to apply to the program through the College of Computing at Georgia Tech. If accepted, Ph.D. students must advance through the milestones set at the college level before joining their faculty advisor at SCP.
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"SCP is a fantastic place for Ph.D. students interested in pursuing research in cybersecurity. We have fantastic diverse faculty, research scientists, students, who are doing ground-breaking research, and we still plan to expand."
- Alexandra Boldyreva, Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies
Next Steps
Where to Apply
If you are ready to apply to any master's or Ph.D. program at Georgia Tech, head over to the Office of Graduate Studies!
For general questions regarding the application process, please refer to the Applicant/New Student FAQs or contact the department to which you are applying.
What Courses Will I Take for my Master's Degree?
Scroll through the current course catalog for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Students can choose from the Cyber-Physical Systems Specialization, Information Security Specialization, or the Policy Specialization to complete their degree.
This pages serves as a reference and does not supersede course listings and descriptions in the Georgia Tech Course Catalog. The schedule of classes found on OSCAR is also useful for seeing when specific courses are offered.
What if I Want to Earn My Master's Degree Online?
Georgia Tech's Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity (OMS Cybersecurity) is the only interdisciplinary degree in cybersecurity from a U.S. News & World Report Top 10-ranked public university that you can earn online, on your own schedule, for a tuition less than $10,000. The program, offered part-time, is designed for working professionals and can be completed in two to three years.
The program is managed by Georgia Tech Professional Education and taught by SCP faculty. Online learners will earn the same degree as students who enroll on campus.
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