Overview

College of Graduate Studies / College of Graduate Studies is located in Tampa, FL.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Computer security fundamentals
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Information assurance
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Digital forensics
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Cyber intelligence
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Computer security fundamentals
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Information assurance
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Digital forensics
Master of Science (MS)	Cybersecurity	Cyber intelligence

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	121
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test. May be waived. Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Practicum

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

68

Applied

48

Accepted

41

Enrolled

Applying

30

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	No
Spring deadline	October 15th	September 15th	No
Summer deadline	February 15th	February 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test. May be waived.
Master's Degree Requirements	250-500 word essay in which student describes academic and professional background, reasons for pursuing degree, and professional goals pertaining to cybersecurity; 2 letters of recommendation; current resume or CV. Video or phone interview may be required

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1

Student Body

165

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.79%
Black or African American	17.58%
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	9.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.42%
Unknown	3.64%

Gender

Male (75%)

Female (24%)

Faculty

1

Total faculty

Full-time - 1

Part-time - 0

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Integrated neuroscience, diabetes, sustainability of populations/environment, drug design and delivery, marine science
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	562,595

Location & Contact

Address 4202 E. Fowler Avenue ALN226
Tampa, FL  33620
United States

Contact Dr. Ruth Bahr
Professor and Dean, Office of Graduate Studies
Email: rbahr@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-7359
Fax: 813-9745762

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