Overview

The Cyber and Information Security M.Sc. at St. John's University provides students with the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. This comprehensive programme is designed to elevate expertise in computer science and information technology while addressing the global demand for professionals capable of preventing sophisticated digital attacks.

Why Cyber and Information Security at St. John's University?

The programme is distinguished by its validation from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security as a Program of Study in Cybersecurity. St. John's University has been ranked among the top cybersecurity colleges in the United States, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. Students benefit from the Sanford Family Cyber Lab, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with 2D and 3D visualisers for hands-on forensic analysis and network defence simulations. Additionally, the university hosts a dedicated Cyber Security Centre of Academic Excellence to foster collaboration with industry experts and researchers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core requirements, specialisations, and a final capstone or thesis. Modules may include:

Cybersecurity
Protection of Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations and Best Practices
Secure Scripting and Cryptography
Intrusion Detection and Analysis
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Cyber-Forensic and Malware Analysis
Database Management Systems
Distributed Big Data Analytics

Careers with Cyber and Information Security

Graduates are prepared for high-level technical roles and leadership positions within the global security sector. The programme specifically qualifies individuals for careers as Information Security Analysts, Data Security Analysts, and Information Technology Security Architects. By developing skills in stakeholder communication and ethical responsibility, alumni are equipped to manage complex systems and lead interdisciplinary teams. The university's industry advisory board, featuring directors from organisations such as Trellix and Vectra AI, ensures the curriculum remains aligned with the requirements of top-tier employers in both the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Foundations in Cybersecurity
Protection of Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations and Best Practices
Principles of Secure Scripting and Cryptography
Intrusion Detection and analysis
Database System Design and Data Warehousing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 429 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Resume/ Curricula Vitae.
Two letters of recommendation.
A personal statement explaining the student’s career objectives, interests, and academic and professional background that are relevant to the degree program.

A base knowledge of programming and networking is required. This knowledge can be demonstrated via transfer courses, undergraduate studies, work experience or industry certifications. Deficiencies can be made up by taking undergraduate, graduate or other comparable courses; conditional admission may be extended to these candidates.
To be admitted to the M.S. in Cyber and Information Security program all applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited university

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
Out-of-State

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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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