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Diploma of Network Security and Information Assurance

New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • Newark, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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New Jersey Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A certificate on secure internet communication, Network management and auditing of information systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Network Security and Information Assurance. Apply concepts related to core of one networking course (cs 652 or cs 656) and one database course (is 631 or cs 631) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Information Security Specialist

Curriculum

  • Core of one networking course (CS 652 or CS 656) and one database course (IS 631 or CS 631)
  • Plus two electives from IS 601
  • 680
  • 681 and 682
  • Credits taken as 12 (core courses 3 credits each
  • 6-credit elective block).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent recommended
  • Transcripts from all institutions
  • English test score or waiver
  • Resume and recommendation letter where required
  • GRE/GMAT optional
  • Portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Some certificates state subject prerequisites on the programme page.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent recommended (not a stated minimum), GRE/GMAT optional, Transcripts without credential evaluation, Resume and letters of recommendation recommended or required by some programs, Portfolio for Hillier College applicants.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 57

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Portfolio (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 1 May
  2. Spring 15 November) on the graduate international admissions page
  3. Certificates follow master's rules. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts from every institution
  4. An English test score or approved waiver
  5. a resume and recommendation letter where required
  6. Add a portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit
  7. Claim your UCID
  8. Then request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
  9. Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview. Report your visa in myGlobal and register for at least 9 credits.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,356 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNewark Campus
Faculty or schoolYing Wu College of Computing
DepartmentInformatics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value12
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.