Cybersecurity, M.S.
What You’ll Learn
Help companies around the world keep important data safe, limit risks, and recover from attacks with the Cybersecurity, M.S. This program is ideally suited for those with engineering or computer science undergraduate degrees.
You’ll design, implement, and maintain software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems, overseeing the information lifecycle of an organization from planning and acquisition to implementation. You’ll also study algorithm concepts, computer forensics, risk management and legal issues, and intrusion detection and hacker exploits.
You’ll then put classroom-learned theory into practice through hands-on projects and research—some completed side-by-side with leading faculty working on innovations in areas including biometrics, conceptual modeling, cryptography, cyber behavioral authentication, genomic computation, mobile and cybersecurity, and swarm intelligence.
Campus Information
New York
Connect to the energy and opportunities of one of the world鈥檚 most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. Our New York City campus places you in the heart of Manhattan鈥攖he global capital of culture, finance, media, technology, and almost everything else.
Long Island
Tranquility and natural beauty. Academic and athletic opportunity. New York Tech's Long Island campus (Old Westbury, N.Y.) offers it all on Long Island鈥檚 historic North Shore. Named one of the nation鈥檚 safest campuses, our Long Island location is about an hour outside of New York City.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At New York Tech, we are in the midst of a revolution. We’ve taken a long hard look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we want to go. When it comes to bringing about change, our strategy is simple — we hire great people and encourage them to make their dreams and those of our students a reality. We value hard work and creativity and believe the best results occur when talented people from diverse backgrounds work together. The varied perspectives, ideas, and cultures represented in our faculty and staff members are integral to New York Tech’s success and the success of our students.
New York Institute of Technology offers a dynamic and diverse environment in which individuals who hold similar core values can thrive. It’s creative, collaborative, innovative, often on the cutting-edge, and fun! New York Tech’s Office of Human Resources oversees a competitive compensation and benefits package including tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions. In addition to diverse wellness programs and numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth, we also offer a great work-life balance with generous paid time off and holidays.
Diversity, at New York Tech, is represented by a mosaic of unique individuals from a variety of racial, ethnic, religious, gender, gender presentation, sexuality, geographic, cultural, age, abilities, and socioeconomic groups. Each individual brings unique intellectual, artistic, and creative gifts to create a rich, vibrant campus community. We recognize strength stems from a diversity of perspectives, values, ideas, backgrounds, styles, approaches, experiences, and beliefs. We aspire to continue to grow as a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to and be part of the university culture. To learn more about New York Tech’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives please visit New York Tech’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Standardized Test Scores: Official scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or other exams should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions if they are applicable to program requirements. Official final test results must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
GRE Code: 2561
GMAT for Full-time (nine or more credits): OQN-RL-35
GMAT for Part-time (less than nine credits): OQN-RL-74
MAT Code: 1487
Letter(s) of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation may be required. Check specific program requirements for more information. All letters of recommendation must be dated, signed by the recommender, and printed on official organization/school letterhead.
English Proficiency: International applicants who have studied at a foreign university must provide proof of English proficiency. Applicants are required to submit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as administered by the Educational Testing Service, the Pearson PTE Academic Exam, Duolingo English Test, or an examination deemed to be equivalent by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Official final proof of English test results must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
The following minimum scores required for full admission to a graduate programs are:
IELTS score: 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) score: 79
Pearson PTE score: 53
Duolingo score: 105
For Information About Admission Requirements Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
50400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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