Cyber Defense, Ph.D. | Part time | Dakota State University | Madison, United States
36 months
Duration
11930 USD/year
11930 USD/year
6730 USD/year
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About

Unsolicited threats pose a dangerous risk to government agencies and organizations alike. They, too, are vulnerable to hackers, malware, and data breaches. Equip your business or agency with the ultimate security protection – you. With a doctorate in Cyber Defense from Dakota State University, you can learn what it means to be a leader on the edge of innovation. 

Overview

DSU’s curriculum addresses the important technical aspects of cyber defense, and includes important leadership, ethics, and management concepts.

This degree complements our PhD in Cyber Operations and fits tightly with our strategic priorities and initiatives. Graduates obtain careers in private industries, government agencies, the military, and academia.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Ph.D. degree in Cyber Defense at Dakota State University, students will be able to:

  • Apply scientific research methodologies.
  • Advance the field of cyber defense.
  • Apply ethical framewroks to security decisions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Data Privacy
  • Managing Security Risks
  • Incident Response
  • Computer Forensics
  • Physical Security
  • Personal Security
  • Vendor Management
  • Network Security Monitoring and Intrusion Detection
  • Security Metrics

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
76

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
76

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education with full regional accreditation for that degree.
  • International students must have an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree that is the equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree in the US Students must have a bachelors, or master's degree in cyber, data privacy, computer science or a technically-oriented degree.
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on an alternative grading system).
  • Satisfactory GRE scores on a test taken within the last five years

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    11930 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 11930 USD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    11930 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 11930 USD per year during 36 months.
  • In-State

    6730 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6730 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Madison

850 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
Merit-based

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Unicreds
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship (Both Directions)
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based

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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Robert Wilkos
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Independent provider
Grant
60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
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Nora's Nursery
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
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CouponBirds
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
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Support Creativity
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Workpuls Scholarship
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Insightful
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
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Zolve
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
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Mozida Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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iVisa
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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