Application Deadline
| Term | Year | Application Open | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall for International Students | 2026 | 10/01/2025 | 06/01/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Fall for Domestic Students | 2026 | 10/01/2025 | 06/14/2026 | 06/20/2026 |
https://www.calstate.edu/apply
Admission Requirements
Suitability for admission to the program is based on an examination of the entire application package. In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
1. Bachelor's Degree:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above using the entire degree or the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of course work, which may include post-baccalaureate work.
2. Transcripts:
- Transcript Instructions for International Students: Submission of transcripts from all institutions attended to CSUSB Office of International Admission. CSUSB students are not required to submit their CSUSB transcripts as they are pulled from the undergraduate record. Applicants may include UNOFFICIAL transcripts in order to submit the application. OFFICIAL transcripts are due before the end of the first semester. If a transcript is not in English, the student must also send a certified literal English translation of the transcript along with the official original-language transcript with proof of degree. Send transcripts to:
CSUSB International Admissions Office
Center for Global Innovation 3rd Floor
California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
- Transcript Instructions for Domestic Students: Submit all official transcripts, diplomas, or certificates from all institutions attended to CSUSB Office of Graduate Studies. CSUSB students are not required to submit any CSUSB transcripts.
CSUSB Graduate Admissions Office
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
3. Personal Statement:
Academic motivation and personal qualifications demonstrated through submission of a 200- to 250-word statement of reasons for wishing to pursue the Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics at California State University, San Bernardino, and personal qualifications that will contribute to the successful completion of the program.
4. English Proficiency for International Students:
An applicant whose education has been in a language other than English must submit proof of English ability. They can satisfy this requirement in a number of ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL (iBT of 79 if the exam was taken before January 21, 2026, or 4 if the exam was taken after January 21, 2026.) taken within the past two years.
- IELTS exam score of 6.0 taken within the past two years, or
- Complete level 4 of CSUSB's Intensive English Program (IEP).
5. Resume:
Submission of a current resume.
6. Business Aptitude Requirement:
Applicants for Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics must meet ONE of the following Business Aptitude requirements:
- Minimum two years of post-undergraduate professional and/or managerial experience or industry-relevant certifications.
- Proof of completion of an accredited graduate degree (e.g. J.D., Ph.D., M.D.) from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the graduate program.
- A minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited undergraduate degree from a regional accredited college or university.
7. Conditionally classified status:
Students who meet all entrance requirements may be admitted to the program in a conditionally classified status. Once students meet the minimum passing level of “B” for IST 6115 (or successfully complete a “credit by exam” for the course) they will be advanced to classified graduate standing in the program. Only fully classified students, however, may enroll in the other 6000-level core courses unless they have written consent from the IDS Department Chair.
Still, Have Questions?
Contact the Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. Jesus Canelon Herrera - program curriculum, job, and career outlook
Contact the Program Specialist and Advisor within the College of Extended and Global Education:
Sha Li- admissions, application questions, tuition, program format, and schedule details, general program inquiries & issues
sha.li@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4557
