Master in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (Master's)

Tuition is The cost per credit is $238 for in-state students, $863 for out-of-state students, and $889 for out-of-country students. Waivers may be available for students who do not qualify for in-state status..

This programme prepares students for leadership roles in cybersecurity management across industries. It focuses on risk management, security policy development, and incident response with a strong emphasis on real-world application. The curriculum aligns with CISSP certification domains and includes coursework in legal issues and human factors in security. Students choose between a technical track for hands-on skills or a management track for leadership development.

Focus areas include Risk management, Security policy deployment, Legal issues in information security, Cybersecurity incident response, System and network administration, Cybersecurity automation.

The programme requires 30 credits and is structured around two distinct tracks. Each track includes core courses and specialized electives tailored to technical or management career paths.

Graduates enter roles such as Cyber Security Manager, Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager, and Chief Information Security Officer in corporate, government, or military organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a resume, and proof of lawful presence for in-state tuition. No standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with typical duration of 1.5 to 2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.