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USD 8376

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 125

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Gain the competitive edge you need to become a leader in the field of cybersecurity with American National University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree.  In the program, you’ll gain the skills you need to design and implement robust cyber security solutions to prevent and detect cyberattacks.

ANU’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity is designed for both cybersecurity professionals and those looking to advance their information technology career with cybersecurity expertise. Our program offers a broad foundation of relevant, practical skills that will give you the competitive edge you need to seek or advance in your career. Many of the areas our cybersecurity program focuses on include intelligence, computer forensics, IT management, and security engineering.

Cyberattacks are on the rise and well-trained cybersecurity professionals are in high demand as businesses and organizations turn to them to keep their computer networks and systems secure.

Your Learning Experience

As a student in ANU’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, you will learn:

  • Best practices in information security, including advanced prevention, detection, countermeasures, and recovery.
  • How to implement training, provide security management, and collect evidence for businesses and organizations cybersecurity plans.
  • To develop a project plan for a security assessment utilizing the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Upon successful completion of this MBA degree program, students will be able to:

  • Build a foundation of critical thinking skills on which to make professional judgments relating to Cybersecurity to design and implement solutions aligned with a business or organization’s cybersecurity needs.
  • Solidify an understanding of theoretical methods, principles, and tools used in security policies, standards, and procedures in addressing business and technical risks and develop a security governance report to evaluate compliance across the enterprise
  • Examine the fundamental information technology issues and processes in today’s organizations relating to systems engineering, computer networking, database technologies, IT governance and strategy, web development, and information assurance.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Hybrid

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Dec 2025

Closed

Apr 2025, Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    8376

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 125

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    University Transfer Grant
    ANU Legacy Merit Scholarship (Alumni Scholarship for International Students)
    University Transfer Grant:
    Must be an international student transferring their I-20 from a U.S.-based University, College, or ESL program to American National University (ANU) or its affiliates
    Must enroll before May 15, 2026
    Cannot be combined with other scholarships or grants

    ANU Legacy Merit Scholarship (Alumni Scholarship for International Students):
    Must be an international student on an active I-20 status
    Must have previously earned a degree at ANU:
    135+ credit hours (Bachelor’s) or 42+ credit hours (Master’s)
    Must be returning to ANU or affiliates for a second or higher degree
    Must enroll before May 15, 2026
    Cannot be combined with other scholarships

    LINK: https://an.edu/international/scholarships-grants/
    University Transfer Grant
    $750 (lifetime maximum, non-renewable)
    Additional $750 (if transfer is due to completion of a degree)

    ANU Legacy Merit Scholarship (Alumni Scholarship for International Students)
    $750 (lifetime maximum, non-renewable)
    Additional $750 (if transferring after completing a degree)

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