{"id":23490,"date":"2023-01-09T10:33:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23490"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:40:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:40:46","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 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to the University of Washington Bothell Cybersecurity Engineering master\u2019s program by the autumn 2027 deadline to be considered for a limited number of scholarships 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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