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Master of Cybersecurity

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

Utica, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Master

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

Four-year bachelor degree in the relevant field (Computer Science or Information Systems
Civil Engineering
Cybersecurity
computer science
electrical engineering or related
any accredited degree for Data Science + Analytics) with prerequisite coursework
GRE optional
resume
reference and bank statements required

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree in the relevant field (Computer Science or Information Systems; Civil Engineering; Cybersecurity, computer science, electrical engineering or related; any accredited degree for Data Science + Analytics) with prerequisite coursework; GRE optional; resume, reference and bank statements required

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and application timetable. Prepare the relevant academic records and supporting documents. Complete and submit the institution application. Pay any applicable application fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,898 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Utica
Faculty or school	_
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.