Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Draft/proposed admission criteria, 11 Sept. 2019
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program will be
granted to qualified applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering,
Computer Science, Mathematics, or applied sciences from an accredited
and/or reputable US institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Applicants must meet the general requirements
for admission to the College of Engineering.
Applicants with a US Bachelor's degree in other fields of study,
with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, and with relevant work experience and
industry certifications, will also be considered. Undergraduate course
prerequisite requirements include Villanova ECE 4470, Computer Networks,
or equivalent. In some cases, students will be admitted on a provisional
basis (non-matriculated), and will need to complete two (2) courses with
at least a B or better in each course, before being considered for full
admission (matriculated).
The GRE is required for full-time applicants for TA or RA positions:
minumum score (quantitative reasoning plus verbal) 1200 (old scale) or 305 (new scale).
International Student Admission Requirements
For individuals receiving their Bachelor's degree outside of the United States,
the minimum GPA is 3.25 out of 4.00 or equivalent, and
the GRE and TOEFL/IELTS are required:
GRE minumum score (quantitative reasoning plus verbal) 1200 (old scale)
or 305 (new scale); minimum TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS score of 7.0