Graduate Pathway in Cybersecurity (Non-Background Program)
Students who successfully complete a Graduate Pathway program in cybersecurity are assured progression to a UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 33 credit hour program
- 9-12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21-24 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 30 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.
When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA. Students will be admitted with the condition that they successfully place into Calculus I via UAB's Math Placement Exam. When they confirm, they will be prompted to take the Math Placement Exam and must earn a 76/100 to be fully admitted to the program and issued an I-20. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 3 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $42,480 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
MS Cyber Security
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field; 2.5 undergraduate GPA. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 3 January 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $30,740 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA. Students will be admitted with the condition that they successfully place into Calculus I via UAB's Math Placement Exam. When they confirm, they will be prompted to take the Math Placement Exam and must earn a 76/100 to be fully admitted to the program and issued an I-20. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 3 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $42,480 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field; 2.5 undergraduate GPA. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 3 January 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $30,740 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |