FAQs

Yes, Gonzaga University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

For more information about accreditation you can go to our accreditation explanation page.

If you meet the eligibility requirements you will need the following documents to apply:

• Official Transcripts – from all universities attended.
• Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Updated Resume or CV.

See our How to Apply page for more details.

Ideally a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or math will give you the required advanced math skills to be successful in the program.

If you have a bachelor's degree in another science or discipline with advanced math skills, developing skills or work experience you can still succeed in the program.

Depending on your degree and/or experience you may need to take prerequisite courses to gain certain skills.

Please see our curriculum page for more information or talk with our Admissions Specialist who can answer your questions or connect you with faculty.

No you do not have to take the GMAT or other exam.

You can transfer up to 6 credits from another college or university pending faculty approval.

Jesuits have been educating people since 1540. Gonzaga was founded in 1887 and continues to pursue its mission of educating leaders with the capacity for reflective and critical thought.

Gonzaga's master's programs offer you the opportunity to pursue a degree that strives to educate the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

To learn more about the Jesuit influence at Gonzaga you can go to our mission and values page.

As a Gonzaga student, you are well connected with resources to support you.

Whether it is academic, career or emotional support, Gonzaga is here to help in any capacity.

Here are some of the resources that may be offered to you:

• Graduate Student Services
• Academic Advising
• Career & Professional Development services for life
• Health & Well-Being

 

Every class is designed by our Gonzaga faculty.  Most classes are taught by faculty who have a PhD, or Master's degree and deep experience on the subject of cybersecurity.

You will not be taught by graduate or teaching assistants.

There will be up to 15 students in each class.

You will take two 8-week courses per semester.

Our fall and spring semesters are segmented into two sessions, A and B.

If summer classes are offered there is only one session.

So you would take two classes in a full semester in fall and spring and one class in summer if offered.

No, this program is completely online.

However we encourage you to come to campus for commencement when you graduate with your degree.

Yes, you can speed up your progression, however this is not recommended for working professionals.

If you are coming straight out your undergrad, or if you choose to be a full-time graduate student, you can choose to finish your degree in one year.

This will require you to take a heavy course load during each semester. You can speak with our Admissions Counselors or faculty about this option.

This will vary, depending on your learning style and your course load.

However, most students dedicate approximately 15 to 20 hours per week towards coursework. This may fluctuate up and down.

During a week with a major paper or project due, you might spend more time on coursework than other weeks.

Our classes are asynchronous, meaning you don’t have to log on at a certain time of day, enabling you to do your course work when it’s convenient to your schedule, following along with your course syllabus and assigned deadlines.

Our classes include reading, research, interactive discussion board posts in your online classroom, projects, possible group projects and writing papers depending on the class.

Yes, you can work full-time and earn your degree. Classes are 8 weeks long. Students usually take one class at a time, and two classes for the entire semester.

Depending on the class you will likely need 10 to 15 hours a week to complete your coursework, more time may be needed if there is a large project or paper due.

Tuition is $1,400 per credit.

The M.S. in Cybersecurity is a 30 credit program.

Tuition does not cover fees, books or other materials required by this program.

While there is not a specific scholarship attached to this program, you can learn more about other scholarship opportunities on our tuition and financing page.

You have several ways to finance your M.S. in Cybersecurity including employer tuition reimbursement, Federal Financial Aid, scholarships and payment plans.

You can find more options on our tuition and financing page.