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Duke Cybersecurity Master of Engineering

Complete a minimum of 30 credits comprised of 10+ courses informed by and adapted to newest industry trends and needs

ADAPTIVE CURRICULUM AND APPLIED LEARNING STRATEGIES

  • Two (2) Industry Preparation Core courses
  • Three (3) Technical Core courses
  • Five (5) Cybersecurity Elective courses
  • Elective Tracks—Choose Technology or Technology Management

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INTERNSHIP OR REAL-WORLD CLIENT-ORIENTED PROJECT

  • A required internship is an excellent way to gain industry experience and exposure to cybersecurity operations in an organization.  Although students are responsible for finding their own internship, Duke Pratt School of Engineering provides intensive professional development services through the Graduate Student Programs and Services – at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering.
  • Working students can complete their internship requirement by completing a client-oriented project for their employer.

HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING

The Graduate Student Programs and Services (GSPS) team works with Duke Cybersecurity graduate students to boost their student experience and prepare them for successful careers.

Explore the GSPS Career Hub

Explore the Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs

ONLINE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THE CAMPUS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ONE REQUIRED RESIDENCY AND OTHER IN-PERSON ACADEMIC INTERACTIONS OF THEIR CHOICE.

The choice of online or on-campus is up to you. All students take the same courses, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same Duke degree.

Compare Online and On-Campus

  Online On-Campus
Minimum Time to Degree 4-5 Semesters 3-4 Semesters
Residency at Duke

One Required Residency on the Duke campus and other In-Person Academic Interactions 

Fully immersive, residential campus experience in Durham, NC
Class Experience Live and recorded classes; Asynchronous and Synchronous instruction Class attendance at Duke is mandatory
Academic Advising and Peer Mentoring

Virtual communication with program faculty and staff. In person, during residency

Virtual communication with student mentors

In-person communication with program faculty and staff

In person communication and periodic gatherings with student mentors

Hands-On Professional Development and Intercultural Communication Training

Explore the Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs

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Campus—Typical Schedule

  Industry Prep Core Technical Core Electives Professional Enrichment
Year 1
Fall

MENG 570: 
Business Fundamentals for Engineers

 

 

CYBERSEC 500
Introduction to Cybersecurity Perspectives

CYBERSEC 503: 
Cybersecurity Risk Management

  Seminar and Workshop Series
Spring

MENG 540: 

Management of High-Tech Industries

CYBERSEC 502: 
Cybersecurity and Interdisciplinary Considerations

Elective 1

Elective 2

 
Summer       MENG 550: 
Internship
Year 2
Fall    

Elective 3

Elective 4

Elective 5

MENG 551: 
Internship Assessment

Online—Typical Schedule

  Industry Prep 
Core
Technical
Core
Electives Professional 
Enrichment
Year 1
Fall

MENG 570: 
Business Fundamentals for Engineers

CYBERSEC 500: 
Introduction to Cybersecurity Perspectives

CYBERSEC 503: 
Cybersecurity Risk Management

  CYBERSEC 504: Residency 
Spring  

MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries

 

CYBERSEC 502:
Cybersecurity and Interdisciplinary Considerations
Elective 1  
Summer        
Year 2
Fall

 

  Elective 2  
Spring     Elective 3  
Summer MENG 550:
Internship
     
Year 3
Fall MENG 551:
Internship Assessment
 

Elective 4

Elective 5

 

Residency for Online Students

To provide an on-campus experience that bonds students to Duke and to each other, the online program includes residency.

The residency provides opportunities to interact with on-campus engineering master's students, to attend class in person, and to experience Duke-curated professional enrichment activities including guest speakers, seminars and workshops.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

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Financial Aid

Limited financial aid is available to highly qualified candidates through academic scholarships with an emphasis on increasing diversity within the program. Underrepresented minorities may receive up to 50 percent per year in tuition scholarships through our Diversity Scholarships.  

For more information is available at meng.duke.edu »