Prepare to Join the Next Generation of Cyber Security Leaders. Apply Today.
Gain cutting-edge technical knowledge and leadership skills that take careers to the highest levels. Designed for working professionals in information technology and information security, the M.S. in Information Security Engineering (MSISE) program enables you to earn your degree in 3 to 5 years while continuing to work full-time, studying online and at immersive live weeklong trainings held throughout the country and across the globe.
Minimum Program Requirements
- Have at least 12 months of professional work experience in information technology, security or audit
- Be employed or have current access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply the concepts and hands-on technical skills learned in the master's degree program
- If you are currently unemployed or not employed in the field, we may be able to consider waiving this requirement on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our admissions team to discuss your situation.
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university, or equivalent international education, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.80
- For more detailed information, please review the Application Overview and Instructions
Preferred Admissions Deadlines
| Submit Complete Application By: | Receive Admissions Decision: | Target Program Start Date: |
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April/May |
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July/August |
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October/November |
If admitted, students will be eligible to join the next available New Student Orientation (NSO), which begin the first of each month. Only after a student completes New Student Orientation will they be allowed to register for their first course.
Note: if you intend to take an in-person course, we require students to apply 90 days before the start of the in-person event, to allow for time to get registered at a live event.
Admissions Overview
To apply for admission to the master's degree program, please follow the steps below:
- Determine that you meet the minimum program requirements listed above. If you are unsure, please contact us to determine if our program will be a good fit.
- Review the Application Overview and Instructions
- Apply Now! Submit a complete application, including:
- Application Form
- Résumé
- Letter of Recommendation
- Goals and Outcomes Statement
- Video Presentation
- Official Transcripts
- Aptitude Assessment
- Application Fee
Admissions Quick Links
Transcript Submission
For schools where a degree was conferred, please have your college/university submit official transcripts directly to transcripts@sans.edu. If electronic delivery is not an option, please mail official, sealed copies to:
SANS Technology Institute PO Box 184
Pella, IA 50219IMPORTANT: If submitting a transcript from a college /university outside of the United States, please first review the requirements for international students.
Aptitude Assessment
Applicants to the SANS Technology Institute are required to complete a 2-hour online assessment which covers areas such as networking and operating systems, and measures general information security aptitude. After beginning your application, we will reach out by email with a link to complete this aptitude assessment.
IMPORTANT: If you have previously completed an aptitude assessment with SANS, as part of a prior application to SANS.edu or to a SANS Immersion Academy, please notify us at info@sans.edu.
Application Fee Submission
In order to complete the application process, students must submit the non-refundable $100 application fee. The fee can be paid online through our payment suite.
Additional Instructions for International Students
In addition to the Application Overview and Instructions, please review the full set of additional application requirements for international students at https://www.sans.edu/admissions/international.
Additional Information for Student Veterans
In addition to the Application Overview and Instructions, please review the full set of additional application requirements for Student Veterans at https://www.sans.edu/veterans.
Questions?
We're happy to help. Email info@sans.edu or call (301) 241-7665.
