Overview

However, the knowledge it provides can serve the cybersecurity skills needs of the wider community of IT managers and computer professionals.

Given the pervasive nature of cyber threats this master’s program gives students an edge in the job market and the world around them.

It appeals to students who want to become cybersecurity specialists as well as data scientists already in the field who need to upgrade their skills. It is designed to accommodate both students with undergraduate degrees in IT and Computer Science as well as career changers.

The Cyber and Information Security program from St. John's University offers a learning path flexibility with:

Hybrid courses

The ability for career changers or those with no undergraduate computer science background to use electives to acquire the required credits in programming and networking science.

Career Outcomes

The 30-credit M.S. degree program in Cyber and Information Security aims to prepare students with the required qualifications to become:

Information Security Analysts
IT Security Architects
Data Security Analysts

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 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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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