Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

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 Engineering or related field. Previous coursework required: Calculus I, Calculus II

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 56, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, Completion of Academic English Level 5

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

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,330.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,330.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 credit hour degree program 3 - 4 credit hours apply from Pathway 26 - 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Academic Success Skills for International Students

3 Credit Units

Cyber Security Core Course

3 Credit Units

CS 103/L

Intro to CS in Python with Lab

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

10 Credit Units

Semester 2

Cyber Security Core Course

3 Credit Units

CS 203

Object Oriented Programming

4 Credit Units

CS 250*

Discrete Structures

3 Credit Units

TBD

Justice Sciences Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

13 Credit Units

Notes

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Cyber Security (MS)

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.

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

Additional Requirements

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