Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field. Previous coursework required: Calculus I, Calculus II

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 56, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, Completion of Academic English Level 5

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 19th August 2026 - Degree end date: 30th April 2027

Semester 1 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 6th January 2027 - Degree end date: 13th August 2027

Semester 1 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027
Semester 2 summer: 5th May 2027 - 13th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 33,470.00

Approximate cost

$ 33,470.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 credit hour degree program 3 - 4 credit hours apply from Pathway 26 - 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Academic Success Skills for International Students

3 Credit Units

Cyber Security Core Course

3 Credit Units

CS 103/L

Intro to CS in Python with Lab

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

10 Credit Units

Semester 2

Cyber Security Core Course

3 Credit Units

CS 203

Object Oriented Programming

4 Credit Units

CS 250*

Discrete Structures

3 Credit Units

TBD

Justice Sciences Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

13 Credit Units

Notes

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression