Earn a full-stack tech Master's in the U.S. at half the cost

Earn a full-stack tech Master's in the U.S. at half the cost

MS in Cyber Security Engineering

MS in Cyber Security Engineering

3 semesters online + 2 semesters on-campus

3 semesters online + 2 semesters on-campus

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$53,208

Tuition Fees

18 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 36 Credits (12 Online + 24 On-Campus)

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$53,208

Tuition Fees

18 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 36 Credits (12 Online + 24 On-Campus)

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$53,208

Tuition Fees

18 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 36 Credits (12 Online + 24 On-Campus)

Top 50

Top 50

Best College in USA

Best College in USA

#5

Best Masters in Cyber Security

Best Masters in Cyber Security

  • Damien Benveniste

    Founder, TheAIEdgeAI Program Advisory Board Member

    Formerly, Machine Learning Tech Lead at Meta

  • Eric Colson

    DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund

    Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix.

  • Imane Khalil, PhD

    Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering

    Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.

  • Albert Wang

    . Investment Director, Qualcomm Ventures | AI Advisory Board Member

    Launched the $100M Qualcomm AI Fund

  • Vitor Carvalho, PhD

    Microsoft AI Principal Applied Science Manager | Advisory Board Member

    Formerly, developed AI & ML products at Intuit, Snapchat, Qualcomm

  • Chell Roberts, PhD

    Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

    Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.

$ Save up to 50% on tuition and living costs, a minimum saving of 35 lakhs

Designed for students from every background, not only Computer Science

Guided by industry leaders who are driving real-world change

Generous scholarships available, covering up to 100% of tuition fees

50,000+

Global Alumni Network

60%

Alumni Based in Silicon Valley

50,000+

Global Alumni Network

60%

Alumni Based in Silicon Valley

Career Readiness Program

Personalized coaching, résumé reviews, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Handshake Career Platform

Access internships, jobs, employer events, and career opportunities through dedicated platform.

Torero Treks

Career exploration trips with visits to leading companies and industry professionals

Career Readiness Program

Personalized coaching, résumé reviews, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Handshake Career Platform

Access internships, jobs, employer events, and career opportunities through dedicated platform.

Torero Treks

Career exploration trips with visits to leading companies and industry professionals

Dr. Haydar Majeed is an internationally recognized cybersecurity and emerging technologies expert with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. As an award-winning contractor for the US Department of Defense, Prof. Majeed has leveraged his technical acumen to support critical overseas missions.


His global certifications include C|CISO, CISM, CISA, and ISO/IEC Certified Lead Auditor.

Dr. Haydar Majeed is an internationally recognized cybersecurity and emerging technologies expert with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. As an award-winning contractor for the US Department of Defense, Prof. Majeed has leveraged his technical acumen to support critical overseas missions.


His global certifications include C|CISO, CISM, CISA, and ISO/IEC Certified Lead Auditor.

Past Credentials

  • Sr. Security Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton International

  • Chief Information Security Officer, (CISO) CRIPTIQ

  • Contractor, United States Government

Haydar Majeed

Academic Director and Professor of Practice

USD, Master's in Cybersecurity Engineering

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Booming Tech Hub
  • Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics

  • Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025

Thriving Startup Community
  • 70+ startup incubators and accelerators

  • Ranks #5 globally for healthtech startups

$53,208

Flexible payment plans available for 100% fee financing.

Education loans can be availed as per eligibility.

What makes this Cyber Security Engineering program unique?

The program prepares you for the future of digital defense with hands-on learning in risk management, compliance, and applied cybersecurity. Guided by industry leaders, you gain technical expertise and strategic problem-solving skills with a globally recognized curriculum.

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Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

(Wall Street Journal Annual Ranking 2025)

(Wall Street Journal Annual

Ranking 2025)

CONTACT

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