Overview

Key Features

Help companies around the world keep important data safe, limit risks, and recover from attacks with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity from New York Institute of Technology. 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.

Career Options

AI Scientist
Cybersecurity Expert
IT Director
Network Specialist
Research and Development Expert

Software Engineer

Employers

Apple
IBM
Google

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Operating System Security
Algorithm Concepts
Computer Security Risk Management and Legal Issues
Advanced Network and Internet Security
Cryptography
Intrusion Detection and Hacker Exploits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Risk Management Cyber Security View 406 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.85

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.
Completed application.
$50 nonrefundable application fee.
Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
Copy of college diploma or proof of degree.
Official GRE scores, if required.
English proficiency, I-20, and transcript evaluation

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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Tuition Fee

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International

48600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1620 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

48600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1620 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

48600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1620 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.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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