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    Security Technologies MS.S.T

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    Minneapolis, USMSIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $45,920.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 32-credit, 21-month, in-person MS program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $45,920 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Multi-disciplinary program covering security methods and foundations, application expertise in cyber, bio, food, infrastructure, and global supply chains, systems science on interdependencies, and social and policy dimensions. Students can focus on security systems technologies or security risk through electives.

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $45,920 across 32 required credits.
    Is Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 21 months and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
    Is Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Security Technologies MS.S.T at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.