New York University – Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Program Overview
According to New York University:
| The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is rooted in the belief that theory and research must translate into real-world solutions. Therefore, students enrolled at NYU Tandon benefit from a distinguished curriculum of research and education in the field of cybersecurity, with classes taught by internationally known experts. The school is designated as an NSA Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, a Center of Excellence in Research and a Center of Excellence in Cyber Operations. In addition, the MS in Cybersecurity curriculum meets the National Training Standards set by the Committee on National Security Systems. As a graduate of the program, you’ll be ready for a career as a developer of security products, security application programmer, security analyst and penetration tester. You can also pursue work as a security researcher, vulnerability analyst or security architect, or continue your studies toward a doctorate. |
At a Glance
| URL | http://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-ms |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
| Tuition per credit | Tuition and fees |
| Concentrations | NYU Tandon School of Engineering is one of about 20 graduate schools in the country to have the designation of National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Operations, allowing students enrolled in the MS in Cybersecurity program to specialize in CAE-Cyber Operations:
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| Full-time/part-time/accelerated | Full-time/part-time |
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| Admission requirements | According to New York University, to be eligible for admission to the Master of Cybersecurity program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
GRE Requirements:Full-time applicants are required to submit in the GRE exam. Part-time applicants who satisfy one of the following conditions are not required but encouraged to submit a GRE score:
Students who are lacking the computer science skills needed for the Cybersecurity Master’s Degree are encouraged to enroll into the preparatory Bridge to NYU Tandon program. Pending satisfactory completion, students would be considered for admission towards the master’s degree program. Admission with advanced standing is accepted in accordance with the School of Engineering regulations published in the bulletin. A maximum of 9 credits may be applied to the MS degree from previous graduate work at an acceptable institution. |