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

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This programme focuses on securing computing systems through technical, legal, and organizational approaches. Students gain hands-on experience in designing secure software, network, and data environments. The curriculum integrates risk management, policy, and ethics with practical cybersecurity tools and frameworks. Full-time students may pursue a six-month co-op for real-world industry experience.

Focus areas include Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Privacy, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity Governance, Secure Networking.

The programme requires 30 credits, including core courses, three subject-area focused courses, three electives, and an optional co-op. The co-op is available only to full-time on-campus students and does not count toward credit total.

Graduates enter roles such as security engineers, cybersecurity analysts, digital forensics specialists, and risk and compliance professionals in industry, government, and research settings.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology from an accredited institution. A minimum 3.00 GPA in the last two years of undergraduate study is required. The GRE is optional. International applicants must submit English proficiency test scores if their prior degree was not in English.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time; co-op option available for full-time students; typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Drexel University, established in 1891 in Philadelphia, is a private research university enrolling more than 23,000 students, including roughly 5,000 international learners. Drexel is widely known for its cooperative education model that alternates classroom study with paid, career-related work placements. The university offers over 200 degree programmes across 17 colleges and schools, with strong offerings in engineering, business, health sciences, arts and entrepreneurship.

The signature co-op programme gives students extended industry experience, enabling them to apply classroom learning to real-world projects and earn a salary while building professional networks. Drexel maintains active partnerships with employers across technology, healthcare, finance and creative industries, and its urban campus places students in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant cultural and professional scene. Research centres, incubators and experiential labs support innovation and student-led ventures.

International students benefit from dedicated services, career counselling, multicultural clubs and a wide range of on- and off-campus housing options. Drexel's practical curriculum, emphasis on employability and extensive alumni network make it attractive for students seeking hands-on training and fast entry into professional roles. With 117 distinct programmes, Drexel delivers a balance of academic depth and applied learning in a dynamic city setting.