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University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland , United States
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Program Overview

Cybersecurity Program Overview

The Cybersecurity program at the University of Maryland offers a Master of Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Engineering, both designed to prepare students to face cybersecurity challenges. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, and the Maryland Cybersecurity Center.


Program Description

Government, industry, and consumers increasingly depend on secure networks and information systems for daily communications, transactions, and more. Vulnerabilities to cyber attacks could lead to critical disruptions in telecommunications, banking, utilities, data storage, and transportation. Addressing these growing cybersecurity threats requires highly educated and specialized engineers who can lead efforts to protect our critical infrastructure.


The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 28% growth in US employment for cybersecurity consultants from 2016 to 2026, which is much higher than the average job growth. The University of Maryland's Cybersecurity program aims to meet this demand by providing engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field.


Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0 or better, in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
  • Successful completion of the following course (or its equivalent):
    • Programming course such as ENEE150, Intermediate Programming for Engineers, CMSC 132, Object-Oriented Programming II, or CMSC 216, Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Applicants with a degree outside of engineering or computer science are recommended to also possess at least one of the following certifications:
    • CompTIA Security+
    • GIAC GSEC
    • Certified Ethical Hacker

Degree Requirements

Master of Engineering: 30 Credits or 10 Courses

Students pursuing a Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity are required to take:


  • ENPM691 - Hacking of C Programs and Unix Binaries
  • Three Cybersecurity core courses
  • Two Cybersecurity electives
  • Four technical electives as outlined on the degree planning sheet

Any non-pre-approved technical electives must be approved by MAGE prior to registering. There is no research or thesis required for this degree.


Graduate Certificate in Engineering: 12 Credits or 4 Courses

Students pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Engineering in Cybersecurity are required to take four courses as outlined on the degree planning sheet.


Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee information is available upon request.


Program Faculty

The program is advised by Dr. David Levin, Associate Professor of Computer Science and member of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center.


Maryland Cybersecurity Center

The Maryland Cybersecurity Center is unique in its comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education, research, and technology development, stressing "more-than-tech," interdisciplinary solutions. The center brings together experts from computer science and engineering with colleagues from across campus to establish broad-based cybersecurity initiatives.


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