Overview

With nearly one in five Americans falling victim to a cybercrime, the demand is high for skilled analysts with cutting-edge knowledge of how to detect, prevent, and recover from a cyberattack.

Using methods in computing and informational science, engineering, and social science, you’ll learn how to identify solutions to global cyber threats while mastering legal, ethical, and policy issues in this critical field of study, all with the Cybersecurity program offered by Fordham University.

Program Highlights

Small classes taught by leading experts in academia and industry
Intensive lab experience in our dedicated cybersecurity research lab
Networking opportunities and career support

Bridge courses for students who lack a strong background in an essential area (e.g. programming, statistics)

Careers

Many of our recent graduates have found rewarding career positions in the field, including in law enforcement, government, and private industry. Key jobs within Cybersecurity ranging from entry-level to advanced-level. Some examples include but are not limited to:

Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician
Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator
Incident Analyst/Responder
IT Auditor
Cybersecurity Analyst/Consultant
Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
Cybersecurity Manager/Administrator
Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity Essentials
Information Security and Ethics
Intrusion Detection and Network Forensics
Security of e-Systems and Networks
Intelligence in Cybersecurity
The Social Network
Cloud Computing Security
Wireless Security
Privacy and Security in Big Data
Forensic Computing
Applied Cryptography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 428 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official degree transcripts
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: optional
Resume/CV: (submit via the online application)
Statement of intent: (up to 500 words, submitted electronically, via the online application)
Three letters of recommendation: Submitted directly via the online application.

Tuition Fee

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International

49710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1657 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

49710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1657 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

49710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1657 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

2638 - 5751 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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