Admission deadline: 


Admission offered on a rolling basis for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Prior academic records:

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.  Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application.  Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

Students with degrees from non-US universities should submit certified course-by-course and degree evaluations of their transcripts.  For a list of accredited evaluation agencies, please click here. These agencies can translate and evaluate your transcripts by determining the equivalent course, grade, and degree in the United States.

Statement of purpose:

In no more than 250 words, describe how the Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance program fits into your professional life and career objectives.

International applicants only:

Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements.


For more information on the admission process, please visit: the online program admissions web site.
Contact for questions:
applyonline@gwu.edu - 1-833-330-1454 / Ext. 1 (phone) - 1-949-524-8638 (fax)
11:00am-7:30 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits in required courses.

Required
CSCI 6012Cybersecurity and Privacy
CSCI 6532Information Policy
EMSE 6540Management of Information and Systems Security
CSCI 6013Security in Mobile Computing
CSCI 6534Information Security in Government
ECE 6132Secure Cloud Computing
EMSE 6542Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance
EMSE 6543Managing the Protection of Information Assets and Systems
EMSE 6544Auditing, Monitoring, and Intrusion Detection for Information Security Managers
EMSE 6546Cybercrime for Information Security Managers