Cybersecurity, M.S.
What You’ll Learn
Help companies around the world keep important data safe, limit risks, and recover from attacks with the Cybersecurity, M.S. This program is ideally suited for those with engineering or computer science undergraduate degrees.
You’ll design, implement, and maintain software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems, overseeing the information lifecycle of an organization from planning and acquisition to implementation. You’ll also study algorithm concepts, computer forensics, risk management and legal issues, and intrusion detection and hacker exploits.
You’ll then put classroom-learned theory into practice through hands-on projects and research—some completed side-by-side with leading faculty working on innovations in areas including biometrics, conceptual modeling, cryptography, cyber behavioral authentication, genomic computation, mobile and cybersecurity, and swarm intelligence.
Campus Information
New York
Connect to the energy and opportunities of one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. Our New York City campus places you in the heart of Manhattan—the global capital of culture, finance, media, technology, and almost everything else.
Long Island
Tranquility and natural beauty. Academic and athletic opportunity. New York Tech's Long Island campus (Old Westbury, N.Y.) offers it all on Long Island’s historic North Shore. Named one of the nation’s safest campuses, our Long Island location is about an hour outside of New York City.
Intakes
- Jan Deadline: Dec
- Sep Deadline: June
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- AI Scientist
- Cybersecurity Expert
- IT Director
- Network Specialist
- Research and Development Expert
- Software Engineer
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, management, information technology, mathematics, criminal justice, or other related areas.
- If you have a degree in engineering, an accredited program is one that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- If you have completed degrees in computer science or a closely related field, an accredited program is one taken at a college that is regionally accredited, such as the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- If you have an international baccalaureate degree or diploma which is equivalent to three years of undergraduate study in the U.S. in computer science, engineering, or a related area, you may be eligible to be admitted into a bridge option in your intended graduate program.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.85 for full matriculation.
- If you do not satisfy this criterion, you may be admitted at the dean's discretion. Additional criteria include: scores on the Graduate Record Examination or other diagnostic tests to assist in the evaluation of your credentials. Upon completion of nine graduate credits and satisfaction of pre-curriculum requirements, your records may be reviewed for performance evaluation and further advancement in the academic program.
Submit GRE scores
- Graduates of foreign universities are required to take the GRE and submit their scores.
- If you have a GPA below 2.85, you may, at the discretion of the dean, be asked to take the GRE or other diagnostic tests. Admission will be based upon consideration of test results, previous academic performance, and related employment, if applicable.
- Transfer credits: You may transfer up to six transfer credits from an accredited graduate program for appropriate courses in which a minimum grade of B was earned.
Note: Credits earned for the courses above will not be counted toward the 30 credits required for the degree. Additionally, all 500 level Bridge courses earn a pass/fail grade.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25200 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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