OMS cyber security

denis92

Apparently Georgia tech started the oms cybersecurity for less then 10k. The first class will be spring 2019. Sounds interesting I just wonder what the admission standards will be compared to the omscs. The curriculum does not seem to include much CS courses(or any at all actually) so I wonder if they will require a CS background for this one.

NetworkNewb

Interesting... Here is the link for it: https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/cybersecurity

Personally would doubt they would require a CS degree, but couldn't find any requirements for it.

Danielm7

Damn, I was eyeing up their CS program before wishing they had a security program. Instead I started at another state school, already through 2 semesters already, no point in switching now but surely disappointed this didn't appear a year ago.

UnixGuy

Honestly this looks hands down best value for the money. Can't beat their reputation. And the subject selection seems fantastic. AND it's cheap. If I ever do a technical cyber security masters this will probably be it

denis92

They seem to have posted a FAQ, or at least I didn't see it before, stating that there is a cap on admissions which will scale up with time. For the first semester they are only allowing 250 students to enroll. Might be fairly competitive at first unless you have experience in security.

supafish9

I've only heard of the OMSCS (computer science) program through Georgia Tech which is pretty well regarded. Has anyone heard of how the cyber security program is viewed?

stryder144

They haven't had the first class yet, so there is no telling how it will fair in the marketplace. Very interesting. Since it will likely be quite competitive, I would think that taking the RITx MicroMasters in Cybersecurity through edX might give you a bit of an assist. My reasoning for suggesting this is that it would show the Georgia Tech admissions office that you can learn at the required level, you are familiar with cybersecurity, and it is provided through the same online learning platform so you should be able to navigate around easily.

jdancer

Cool beans.

My work pays people to get their online masters from GA Tech. I may apply.

ITSec14

I plan on applying for next fall when it opens up. Definitely a good value for a top 50 University.