Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Previous coursework required: Introduction to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Calculus I, Calculus II

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 7th January 2026 - Degree end date: 14th August 2026

Semester 1 spring: 7th January 2026 - 1st May 2026
Semester 2 summer: 6th May 2026 - 14th August 2026

2026 Summer Start (May)

Degree start date : 6th May 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 summer: 6th May 2026 - 14th August 2026
Semester 2 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,325.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,325.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 credit hour degree program 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 18 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 401

Academic Reading and Writing I

3 Credit Units

ELI 402

Academic Speaking and Listening I

3 Credit Units

TBD

Computer Science Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Justice Sciences Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

ELI 403

Academic Reading and Writing II

3 Credit Units

ELI 404

Academic Speaking and Listening II

3 Credit Units

TBD

Computer Science Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Justice Sciences Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Cyber Security (MS)

3.0 Minimum GPA in graduate level courses

English level: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

Additional Requirements