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    Master of Science in Identity Management and Security

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    Austin, USMSHybrid21 months
    $68,000.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 21-month, hybrid MS program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $68,000.

    About the program

    Professional master's program focusing on identity management, security, and privacy from interdisciplinary perspectives including law, public policy, communications, technology, and social sciences.

    Focus: coursework
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    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are not required, but an applicant may submit
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,000.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin is $68,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 21 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in upper division work (junior and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work completed
    How large is the Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin cohort?
    Master of Science in Identity Management and Security at The University of Texas at Austin typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.