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    Cybersecurity

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    Providence, USMSHybrid2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $73,344.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    8
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Cybersecurity at Brown University is a 8-credit, 2-year, hybrid MS program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $73,344 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year interdisciplinary program covering cybersecurity with tracks in computer science or policy, addressing technical skills, technology, policy, business, threat intelligence, security and privacy of emerging technologies.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $22,342.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cybersecurity at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cybersecurity at Brown University is $73,344 across 8 required credits.
    Is Cybersecurity at Brown University online or in-person?
    Cybersecurity at Brown University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Cybersecurity at Brown University take to complete?
    Cybersecurity at Brown University is structured around 2 years and 8 credits.
    Is Cybersecurity at Brown University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Cybersecurity at Brown University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Cybersecurity at Brown University?
    Post-completion work rights for Cybersecurity at Brown University: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)