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Get a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security with industry certifications.
ECCU
ECCU was incorporated in Wyoming and licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2006. The institution was envisioned to help serious students master skills required to succeed in the Cyber Security Space. EC-Council, the parent company of EC-Council University, is a world leader in certifying professionals in cyber security skills and techniques.
59%
Of all jobs in Cyber Security, you need at least one certification.
Program Overview
ECCU’s Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) program prepares professionals to assume cybersecurity and information assurance leadership roles in corporations, agencies, and organizations. A curriculum rich in computer security management, IT security threat assessment, incident response, organizational management and behavior, and leadership challenges students to become creators of knowledge and inventors of processes. The master’s in cybersecurity degree has been divided into a set of core courses that provide the necessary skills in cybersecurity, organizational behavior, and structure, research, and writing. The program then offers various specializations to allow students to select specific fields of study that they are passionate about, each having well-defined job prospects, derived from the NICE framework, affiliated with them.
Program Highlights
Format
Online
Intake
4 October, 2021
Duration
2 years – 12 week per term
Fee
$540/credit hour
Level of Study
Graduate
No. of Courses
12 (36 credit hours)
Industry Certification
ECCU understands the modern student’s need to be industry-ready. Hence, all of EC-Council’s relevant industry certifications have been included in the various specializations. This allows the students to graduate with not only a master’s in cybersecurity degree but a string of certifications as well.
| Certifications | Master’ Degree Courses | EC-Council Examination Price | ECCU Student Price |
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ECCU 500 Managing Secure Network Systems | $350 + $100 Application Fee | Included in the Program |
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ECCU 501 Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures | $950 + $100 Application Fee | Included in the Program |
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ECCU 503 Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment | $999 + $100 Application Fee | Included in the Program |
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ECCU 506 Conducting Penetration and Security Tests | $899 + $100 Application Fee | Exam Fee: $800 iLab Fee: $200 |
Faculty
Advance your Cyber Security Career with a Master’s from EC Council University
FAQs
Ans: Yes, EC Council University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Ans: Yes, EC Council University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Ans: Yes, if you are familiar with all concepts and are confident about the subject you can appear for the certification exam without taking the master’s program. To take the certification exam please visit EC Council website.
Ans: EC Council University provides various scholarships and grants from deserving candidates. Please get in touch with our counsellor and he will be able to walk you through the process of applying for the relevant scholarship. Please note that the deadline to apply for scholarship is different from the admission deadline.
Ans: There are several ways to show proof that you meet the English requirement. If your degree is earned in a country where English is the official language, you do not need to provide additional proof. If English was the language of instruction at the university where you earned your degree, then you must provide a letter from the institution stating that English was the language of instruction. Or you can also request that the NACES, NAFSA or evaluator appointed by the university states the language of instruction on the degree evaluation. » You can show English proficiency by taking a recognized English proficiency test. TOEFL (Internet Based Test) – 71 + TOEFL (Paper based) 550+ IELTS – 6.5 +
Ans: EC-Council University accepts college-level courses for consideration of transfer from accredited US or foreign equivalent institutions on a case-by-case basis. Computer technology courses (including academic cybersecurity credits) must have been earned within the last ten years for consideration. Credits must be from institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities. The classes must closely correspond with EC-Council University courses, and the student must have earned a grade of “B” or higher for the master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs. All course transfer credits for the bachelor’s program must be a C or better. To begin the process, submit an official transcript or NACES/NAFSA evaluation. ECCU will evaluate all transcripts for potential transfer credit. The transfer credit must come from classes equivalent to the same level of education and learning outcomes as the degree coursework. Students may receive maximum transfer credit of 18 graduate credit hours towards a master’s degree and 30 undergraduate credit hours to the required 60 credits for admission for a total of 90 credit hours in a bachelor’s degree. Connect with a counsellor for further details
Ans: Yes, ECCU team will assist in matching students based on their learning experience, skills, and academic specializations. ECCU will help provide students with ongoing support in all aspects of the internship experience. All internship jobs are pre-qualified to meet ECCU standards and guidelines established for internships by the Department of Labor Fair Labor Standard Act and adherence to ECCU International Internship Policies. Connect with our counsellor to learn more about our internship and capstone program.
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