The Master's in Cybersecurity program is paused and not currently accepting applications. Please check back for an update in 2021.

To complete your application, submit the following via the online application system:

• Official Transcripts
  Please submit an official transcript for all programs, both undergraduate and graduate, for which you were awarded a degree. Please note that unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application, but official transcripts are required for an application to be considered complete.

• Personal Statement
  As part of the online application you will need to prepare a personal statement that addresses why you want to pursue the ScM in Cybersecurity at Brown, what you hope to learn from the program, and how your participation will enrich the experience of others in the program (approximately 500 words).

• Description of Critical Challenge
  This critical challenge will become the focus of your independent study in the Critical Challenge Project course throughout the duration of the program. Describe a critical challenge related to your field and interests, drawing from your own experience and vision for the future.
  
  In your submission (500 – 1000 words) you should address, in four clearly marked sections:

  • The complexity and challenges of the problem in the current environment,

  • Technical, organizational, and social barriers and constraints,

  • The specific work you anticipate completing while a student at Brown that will advance solutions to the problem, and

  • Deliverables for your project besides a report, if any.

• Letters of Recommendation
  You must give the names and contact information for three professional colleagues who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. One letter should come from your present or past supervisor or from a more senior executive in your organization. Please note that you only need to provide their names and contact information, not the actual recommendations, in order to submit your application.
  
  The referee will be asked:

  • For how long and in what capacity have you know the applicant? If you have experience with the applicant in an academic setting, please comment on their academic performance and potential. Finally, any relevant information you would like to share is welcome.

  • We would appreciate your opinion on the candidate’s career achievements, strengths and weaknesses, initiative, creativity, their ability to contribute in a peer-to-peer learning environment, and how the program fits with the candidate’s career aspirations.

The Master's in Cybersecurity program is paused and not currently accepting applications. Please check back for an update in 2021.

$95,000 USD

Tuition and fees for the ScM in Cybersecurity Class of 2021 (began study September 2019) was $95,000 USD. Travel and lodging for residential sessions and immersion experiences and any required books and materials are additional.

The majority of students enrolled in this program are self-supported and/or supported in part by their employers. We encourage master's applicants to maximize funding sources:

	Scholarship Consideration	Scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates who have a record of outstanding achievements and demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to peer-to-peer learning that is valued so highly in the program. The scholarship committee will consider scholarship applications from candidates who are admitted to the program, complete a scholarship form, and provide documentation regarding their financial circumstances.
	Apply for External Funding	We encourage you to simultaneously apply for outside scholarships and pursue educational benefits at your organization. Military applicants are encouraged to research benefits eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill®; Brown University School of Professional Studies is also a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.
	Enroll in the Installment Payment Plan	Students may choose to enroll in one of our Installment Payment Plans (IPP) to pay the semester's expenses over scheduled monthly installments.
	Apply for Loans	U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply for federal student loans using the FAFSA. Private educational loans are available domestic and international students. Learn more about loans on Financial Aid's website.

Limited scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates who have a record of outstanding achievements and demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to peer-to-peer learning that is valued so highly in the program. Candidates from the government and public sector are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship committee will consider scholarship applications from candidates who are admitted to the program.