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Master of Cybersecurity

New York Institute of Technology

  • Old Westbury, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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New York Institute of Technology campus

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Information system security officer
  • Network security administrator
  • Information security analyst
  • Forensic analyst
  • IT auditor
  • Information system governance officer
  • Information assurance engineer
  • Information assurance analyst

Curriculum

  • 30 credits over two years
  • Full or part time
  • With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts (NACES evaluation may be required for non-US degrees)
  • Programme prerequisites
  • GRE for some programmes.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Programme-specific prerequisites, Official transcripts, NACES evaluation may be required for non-US degrees, GRE only for some programmes.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and deadlines
  2. International applicants are advised to apply by 1 July (Fall) or 15 December (Spring). Apply online (50 USD fee)
  3. PA programmes use CASPA
  4. PT uses PTCAS
  5. OT may use OTCAS. Upload unofficial transcripts
  6. Send official copies and a NACES evaluation if required
  7. English test scores. Receive the offer. Submit the affidavit of support and bank letter ($61
  8. 750-$83
  9. 350 by credit load) to receive the I-Apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,200, $33,300 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNew York City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering & Computing Sciences
DepartmentComputer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.