Cybersecurity and Analytics, M.S.

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics program is innovative in that it recognizes the real-world reality of the need for experts in both cybersecurity and analytics. Across the nation, employers are struggling to find qualified workers to fill the significant gaps in the cybersecurity workforce. In California alone, there are more than 72,000 job openings. Unfortunately, the national figures are even bleaker, with over 500,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions. Moreover, the number is significantly increasing at 36.5% through 2022.

Program Contacts:

For Face-to-Face program for international students, please contact

Sha Li (for assistance with this application and the admission process)
Email: sha.li@csusb.edu

Dr. Jesus Canelon Hererra (for curriculum and job outlook information)
Phone: 909-537-5706
Email: jesus.canelon@csusb.edu
Location: JB 241

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics | International Education | CSUSB

For a fully online program, please contact

Maggie Garcia (for assistance with this application and admission process)
Email: Margaret.Garcia@csusb.edu

Dr. Jesus Canelon Hererra (for curriculum and job outlook information)
Phone: 909-537-5706
Email: jesus.canelon@csusb.edu
Location: JB 241

Cybersecurity and Analytics Department Page | Cybersecurity and Analytics Bulletin Page

Application Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• English Proficiency for International Students
• Resume
• Business Aptitude Requirement
• Two Letters of Recommendation

* For international students, the application deadlines may differ. To confirm the correct deadline, please check the International Education website. If the deadline listed above is earlier than the one on the website, please follow the deadline provided here.

Application Details:

In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above using the entire degree or the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of coursework, which may include post-baccalaureate work. Students with significant GMAT/GRE scores and/or professional experience may be permitted to join with a 2.5 GPA.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. CSUSB students are not required to submit any CSUSB transcripts. However, if your transcript is not in English, you must also send a certified literal English translation of the transcripts along with the official original-language transcripts with proof of degree.
• 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.
• 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 several ways:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) taken within the past two years.
  • IELTS exam score of 6.5 taken within the past two years, or
  • Complete level 4 of CSUSB’s Intensive English Program (IEP).
• Resume: Submission of a current resume.
• Business Aptitude Requirement: Applicants for Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics must meet ONE of the following Business Aptitude requirements:
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited undergraduate program
  • 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.
  • Submission of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
• Current Acceptable Exam Scores with a 3.0 GPA: GMAT score of 470 (minimum 10% on GMAT Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings) or a minimum GRE score of 298 (minimum 10% on GRE Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings).
• 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.