Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations Management: Admission Requirements
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Online Application Form | Start application |
| GPA | Minimum 2.7 for undergraduate work Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required. |
| Official Transcripts | Official undergraduate transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all graduate students. |
| Personal Statement | A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Provide two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or professional colleague. |
| Résumé | A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program. |
| Work Experience | Work experience is not required for admission, and students do not need to have a technical background to be successful in this program. |
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Transfer Credit
Students can transfer up to 6 credits from a regionally accredited institution to the online M.S. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and in which you’ve received a grade of “B” or better. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.
Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit transfer eligibility ahead of time, use the Transfer Evaluation System.
International Students
If you are seeking enrollment as an international student, please submit the following:
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Online Application Form | Start application |
| English Language Proficiency Test | If English is not your first language, submit your test scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS. Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0 |
| Official Transcripts | As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine their equivalence to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You may use the following universal organization: https://www.wes.org. |
| Letter of Support From Employer | Using a form provided by Utica, you’ll submit a letter of support from your current employer. |
When to Apply
You can apply right now using our online application form. We accept applications throughout the year for enrollment into our spring, summer, and fall terms. You’ll receive a response from the admissions department within 2–3 weeks.