Masters Degree in Cybersecurity

The Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity is an engaging yet rigorous 8 months online and 12-month on-campus program designed for students to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into cyber security careers. The student as part of this program will receive dual certification, an Advanced Certificate Programme in Cyber Security from IIITB and Master degree from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva Univrsity, USA. 

The degree modules encompass several industry-relevant projects that are simulated real-world problems. Students learn from practical experience and are transformed into skilled cybersecurity professionals at par with industry standards. Upon graduation, students can avail the support of the Yeshiva University Career Services to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA and seek opportunities to work with the best of companies in the industry.

Students with limited experience and knowledge in cybersecurity can opt for this course so as to expand their understanding from the basics to an advanced level. The program aims to offer students in-depth know-how of tools such as Python and Java as well as important concepts such as Ethical Hacking, Cryptography and Encryption, Network Access Control, Database Security, Identity Access Management, among other modules.

The degree aims to give students the best of both worlds. The 8-month online learning experience will include interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. The on-campus learning experience would be under the guidance of experts who have led Yeshiva University to rank among the top 100 private colleges by Forbes. Additionally, upGrad Abroad also provides end-to-end support for applications and visas. Thus, making the admission process and degree completion smooth for aspirants.

Post successful completion of the program, an Advanced Certificate Programme in Cybersecurity would be granted from IIIT Bangalore and a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA.

The program can only be taken up as a full-fledged course. It is designed to produce skilled cybersecurity professionals who go on to carve lucrative careers for themselves. Those who do not want to do a dedicated degree can take up other related advanced certifications for upskilling themselves in the field.

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the programme.

Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

In a world where data is king, professionals with cyber security, management, analytical skills are in high demand. To help aspirants become cyber security professionals, upGrad Abroad in collaboration with Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University and International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIITB) is offering a UA Accelerator Program Master’s Degree in Cyber Security. The 20 months program will help in significant cost-savings, award dual accreditations from IIITB and Yeshiva University, and provide up to 3-year of OPT (post-study work visa).

All students, domestic and international, are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed). As part of all graduate programs, international students will have the opportunity to complete an internship in their 3rd semester. Students might be required to take additional courses in 3rd semester if they wish to pursue internship.

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the USA.

Yeshiva University will have 2 intakes for students coming through this route. First intake of the year will be Jan (winter) intake and the second intake of the year will be August (Fall) intake. Though the application process for Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University will start during the IIITB online program, you will be able to go to Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in the nearest intake which is atleast 3 months away from completion of your IIITB program.

upGrad will apply for you in Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in offer letter of Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of start of batch to accelerate this process.

If you like finding meaningful insights from computer science/IT/cyber security and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you can clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Cybersecurity, this program is meant for you. 

Absolutely! Cyber Security is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality cyber security professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.

Step 1 - Selection Test

Fill out an application  and take a short  20-minute online test with questions

Step 2 -  Review and shortlisting suitable candidate

Our faculty will review all applications, consider  the educational and professional background  of an applicant and review the test scores  wherever applicable. Following this, offer  letters will be rolled out so you are assured a  great peer group to learn and network with.

Step 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep Content

Make a quick block payment & receive  immediate access to the prep content  and begin your upGrad journey. (Loan  assistance available if required)

upGrad, IIIT B, Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualizing and creating this programme to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in Cyber Security. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this programme also show a very high level of commitment and passion for Cyber Security 

For entry into Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA, students have to successfully complete IIIT Bangalore programme with minimum of 3 GPA.

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled: 

• For IIITB - 

• Applicants with a 4 year Bachelor's Degree in B.Tech (CS/IT) with a minimum of 60% marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 5
• Applicants with 3 year Bachelor's Degree in BSc (IT/CS) or a BCA Degree with a minimum of 60 % marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 4.
• A 4-year Undergraduate degree is preferred. However, if a learner has completed 3 years of Undergraduate, then the awarding University must be NAAC A or A+ (in the year 2021/2022/2023) and preferably from a Technical background i.e. BCA/B.Sc/BIT.

• For Yeshiva University - 

• An aggregate score of 3.0 CGPA and above in the Advanced Certificate Program in Cybersecurity with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course
• TOEFL of >=85 (Home Edition of TOEFL not acceptable) or IELTS of >= 6.5 or Duolingo acceptable score is 110.

0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component) 

• Students must pay applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
• You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. Processing fee of Rs. 20,000/- will be levied. If less than Rs. 20,000/- have been paid in total, the student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
• The student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for the loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
• In case of a refund, the student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of the loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
• Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
• Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement) 

• If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
• However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
• A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
• The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
• The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement) 

• If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
• A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
• The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
• The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
• Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
• The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
• If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
• The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

Deferral policy applicable only for International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (“IIIT Bangalore”)

• The first deferral request to any program offered by IIIT Bangalore (pre-program commencement or post-program commencement) shall be free for one time.