College Information Security and Intelligence MS Program at Ferris State University Big Rapids Michigan

Master of Science Degree

Locations: Main Campus, Online

Take Your Cyber Security Career to the Next Level

Cyber security moves fast. At Ferris, we move even faster. Our Master's of Science degree in Information Security and Intelligence will give you the edge in one of the world's fastest moving and most critical industries. Tackle graduate-level projects in our cutting-edge lab and deepen your skills and knowledge in proactive and reactive response in areas like hacking and digital forensics.

Designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, among many other honors and distinctions, Ferris is the place to take your education and your career to the next level.

Here you work side-by-side with highly-respected faculty members with decades of industry experience. They will guide you toward becoming a leader in the field. As a graduate student, you will also be supported by our Office of Graduate Studies.

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Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

Completed application for admission.
Request official course transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities previously attended, including confirmation of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and 3.00 or higher is required in the junior and senior level courses. Ferris graduates need not submit transcripts for coursework completed at Ferris.
Submit a current, professional resume or curriculum vitae.
Submit a statement of purpose, approximately one page typed, explaining your reasons for seeking admission into the program. The statement should demonstrate that you have taken steps to learn about our program and are familiar with and prepared for online, mixed delivery, and accelerated courses. You should explain what factors have influenced your decision apply, and how this degree will help you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals.
Request three (3) professional references attesting to your ability to succeed in graduate-level studies.
International students whose first (native) language is not English need to have English proficiency test scores sent directly from the testing agency to demonstrate meeting the Ferris standards for English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo).
Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 500 or higher, or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score in the upper 50 percent with a 2.50 or higher on the Analytical Writing portion.
- Waiver of test requirement will be considered if applicant has completed another master’s degree or if the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree with a 3.50 or higher GPA (on a 4.00 scale). Application

Deadline: July 15 for Fall Semester, December 15 for Spring Semester, April 15 for Summer Semester

Provisional admission may be granted if an applicant does not meet all the admission requirements. If provisional admission is granted, the applicant must successfully complete nine (9) credit hours of graduate-level coursework with a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and correct all deficiencies in their admission requirements.

These requirements also apply to Transfer Students.

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Complete your degree fully online or at our main campus in Big Rapids, MI
Build your skills in our $2 million digital forensics lab, which includes digital forensics tools, nano-scale microscopy, imaging devices, and a wide-range of computer hardware and software
Accredited by the National Security Agency as a Center of Excellence in all Information Assurance subject areas
Designated by the Department of Defense Cyber command and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations as a National Center for Digital Forensic Academic Excellence
Designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

Information Security and Intelligence (MS)

Take Your Cyber Security Career to the Next Level

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