{"id":23490,"date":"2023-01-09T10:33:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23490"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:51:26","slug":"cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/cybersecurity","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with black sleeves typing on silver laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-10000030226 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gml-generic-classroom-computer-square-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Prepare to become a cybersecurity professional in a graduate program that combines advanced studies in computer science techniques with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>48-49 credit <a href=\"\/stem\/graduate\/cybersecurity\/curriculum\">curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part- or full-time enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening classes designed for working professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research opportunities with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/css-faculty\">faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/stem\/graduate\/cybersecurity\/careers\">Graduates<\/a> of our program are prepared for the modern security workforce; ready to protect and defend cyber systems with hands-on experience in ethical penetration testing, wireless security, network security, cryptography, risk management and security of emerging technologies. Students will expand what they learn in the program in a culminating experience: project, thesis, coursework, or internship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Information session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Join us to learn about the program, admission, and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.uwb.edu\/portal\/stem-css-info-session\">Register now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Email sign up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Receive program details, get to know UW Bothell and get application reminders sent to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.uwb.edu\/register\/STEM-inquiry\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coming from a non-computer science major?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Prepare for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering through our bridge program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><a href=\"\/stem\/graduate\/gcsdd\">Explore the graduate certificate program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship available for autumn 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to the University of Washington Bothell Cybersecurity Engineering master\u2019s program by the autumn 2026 deadline to be considered for one scholarship that covers 15 credits of tuition for the first three quarters. Scholarship recipient will be notified when they are admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/stem-cybersecurity-designation-logos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30277 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/stem-cybersecurity-designation-logos.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/stem-cybersecurity-designation-logos-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/stem-cybersecurity-designation-logos-768x753.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/stem-cybersecurity-designation-logos-600x589.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nationally recognized &amp; designated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Washington is designated as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/research\/national-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cybersecurity-research-education\">National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research and Education<\/a> by the National Security Agency (NSA).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more about the master&#8217;s degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, hear from our faculty and alumni about the cybersecurity engineering field, our curriculum and faculty research and how the master&#8217;s program can shape your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UW Bothell Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XtqMEV13fE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule an appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Future and current students can book an appointment to meet in person or online with an advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.uwb.edu\/portal\/stemappointments\">FUTURE STUDENT APPOINTMENT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwb.campus.eab.com\/\">Current student appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>View the program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/cybersecurity\/advising\">advising page<\/a> with current student resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the thesis\/project final exam schedule? 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