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Master of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Fairleigh Dickinson University New Jersey

  • Teaneck, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Fairleigh Dickinson University New Jersey campus

About the program

Master's recognised under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Cybersecurity
  • Information security and IT risk management in finance
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Law enforcement
  • Transportation and defense

Curriculum

  • 30 Credit hours: seven core courses (21 credits) in Python for data-driven applications
  • Network design
  • Cloud computing security
  • Information systems security and privacy
  • Ethical hacking
  • Digital forensics and IT risk management
  • Plus 6 credits of electives and a design science practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (three-year degrees need a Bridge Program)
  • Transcripts
  • Two recommendations
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume and GRE/GMAT only where the programme asks
  • English proficiency test
  • Passport
  • Bank statement and affidavit of support for the F-1 visa. Programme minimum GPA applies where noted.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (three-year degrees need a post-graduate diploma or a Bridge Program), Transcripts, Two recommendations, Statement of purpose, Resume, GRE/GMAT and NCLEX only where the programme requires, Passport, Bank statement and affidavit of support for F-1.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 70
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines on the international graduate page (1 Dec for January
  2. 1 Jul for August when a visa is needed). Apply through the institution's online admissions process (50 USD application fee). Upload transcripts
  3. Two recommendations
  4. Statement of purpose and resume where required
  5. GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks
  6. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE-A score
  7. Passport
  8. Bank statement and affidavit of support. Receive the decision (3-4 weeks) and pay the 200 USD tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,602 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusMetropolitan Campus (Teaneck)
Faculty or schoolGregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science
DepartmentDepartment of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Jan 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $19,602 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $30,438 USD.