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

16

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

2027 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 6th January 2027 - Program 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