Our undergraduate degree in Cyber Security Engineering was the first of its kind in the country and remains one of the most innovative programs in the field. With the global demand for cybersecurity professionals skyrocketing, our graduates are highly sought after. According to a recent Forbes article, nearly 4 million cybersecurity jobs are currently unfilled worldwide (Kelly, 2024).
In our program, you’ll gain the technical skills needed to safeguard existing systems and engineer resilient new ones. You’ll also learn to develop adaptive defenses against evolving cyber threats, all while building a solid foundation in cyber security engineering.
Our accelerated master’s pathway allows you to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years, with specialties in Computer Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Digital Forensics, Operations Research, and Systems Engineering.
While studying at George Mason, you’ll be mentored by internationally recognized faculty in areas such as data security, cryptography, digital forensics, and adaptive cyber defense. You’ll also have access to internships with government agencies and leading industry partners, often leading to job offers before graduation.
Reference: Kelly, J. (2024, August 16). Nearly 4 million cybersecurity jobs are vacant—Here’s why you should consider breaking into this sector. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/08/16/nearly-4-million-cybersecurity-jobs-are-vacant-heres-why-you-should-consider-breaking-into-this-sector/
Students in the Cyber Security Engineering department interning at the Dragos Industrial cyber security firm.