Master's in Cybersecurity

Program Overview

This 30-credit online Master's program in Cybersecurity focuses on core topics like operating systems and algorithm analysis, with electives in machine learning and biometrics. Taught by recognized professors with NSA funding, the program prepares students for high-demand cybersecurity careers in various industries. Students can complete the degree in as few as 15 months, with four cohort start dates offered annually.

Program Outline

Outline:

Curriculum:

• The curriculum consists of 30 credits, including 12 credits of core courses and 18 credits of electives, twelve of which are required technical electives.
• Core courses focus on topics such as operating systems and algorithm analysis.
• Elective topics cover machine learning and biometrics.
• Students can complete the degree in as few as 15 months.
• Four cohort start dates are offered annually.

Course Spotlight: Machine Learning

• This elective course provides an in-depth introduction to machine learning theory and methods.

Teaching:

• Live, online classes with HD video bring students face to face with classmates and faculty each week.
• Professors have received recognition from top national security organizations, including funding from the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop their open-source, hands-on cybersecurity curriculum.

Careers:

• Cybersecurity professionals can work in a variety of industries, such as education, finance, oil and gas, health care, entertainment, and national defense.
• Common job titles include information security analyst, IT security engineer, network administrator, system administrator, and IT security consultant.
• The demand for cybersecurity professionals is high, with over 23,000 cybersecurity job openings in New York as of December 2021.