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
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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Year 1 | ||||
Fall |
MENG 570:
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CYBERSEC 500: CYBERSEC 503: |
Seminar and Workshop Series |
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Spring |
MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries |
CYBERSEC 502: Cybersecurity and Interdisciplinary Considerations |
Elective 1 Elective 2 |
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Summer | MENG 550: Internship |
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Year 2 | ||||
Fall |
Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 5 |
MENG 551: |
Online—Typical Schedule
Industry Prep Core |
Technical Core |
Electives | Professional Enrichment |
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Year 1 | ||||
Fall |
MENG 570: |
CYBERSEC 500: CYBERSEC 503: |
CYBERSEC 504: Residency | |
Spring |
MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries
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CYBERSEC 502: Cybersecurity and Interdisciplinary Considerations |
Elective 1 | |
Summer | ||||
Year 2 | ||||
Fall |
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Elective 2 | ||
Spring | Elective 3 | |||
Summer | MENG 550: Internship |
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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 »