Tuition Fee
Start Date
2024-12-01
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Cybersecurity | Data Analysis | Network Security
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2026-12-01 | - |
| 2027-05-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This Master's program prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, cyber defense, and risk management. It offers five specialized tracks, including Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, and Digital Forensics. The program combines coursework with a summer internship or thesis project and provides options for full-time, part-time, and online study. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government agencies, consulting firms, technology companies, law enforcement, and healthcare organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview::
- Prepares graduates for careers in information technology security, cyber defense, and risk management in the public or private sector.
- Curriculum focuses on rapid detection and deterrence of attacks, utilization of forensic tools, and solving real-world problems.
- Offers five specialized tracks:
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Operations
- Digital Forensics
- Risk, Policy & Compliance
- Health Security & Privacy
- Provides options for full-time, part-time, and online study.
Outline::
- Combines coursework with a summer internship or thesis project (3-6 credits).
- Includes evening classes for part-time students.
- Tracks offer distinct focuses:
- Cybersecurity: Covers hardware/OS, threats, network monitoring, incident response, machine learning/AI in defense.
- Cyber Operations: Prepares for proactive threat hunting, offensive/defensive operations, identifying adversary motivations, exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Digital Forensics: Concentrates on data collection/analysis from electronic devices, digital forensics case management. Requires relevant background.
- Risk, Policy & Compliance: Addresses policy and risk management, impact of cyber incidents on organizations, homeland security.
Careers::
- Potential employers include government agencies, consulting firms, technology companies, law enforcement, and healthcare organizations.
Other:
- The Cybersecurity track offers a $5,000 competitive scholarship for fall 2023 enrollment.
- UAlbany is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
- International students may be eligible for additional post-completion work authorization through OPT.
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