Cybersecurity, M.S.
Why Cybersecurity at NYU?
Cybersecurity theory and research are critical today; your ability to get to new levels in your career and become a cybersecurity professional adept at tackling evolving threats has never been more important.
At the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, our MS in Cybersecurity program's curriculum is rooted in the belief that an accessible path to career advancement and learning to build real-world solutions are essential. To this end, we created NYU Cyber Fellows to provide, a 75% scholarship for the Cybersecurity M.S. online and operate the National Science Foundation-funded Offensive Security, Incident Response, and Internet Security (OSIRIS) laboratory.
- NYU Tandon has a distinguished history of research and education in the field of cybersecurity.
- Classes are taught by internationally known experts.
- Designated as an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations and Cyber Defense Research.
- The Application process has been streamlined to as little as 15 minutes to apply, receive a decision in 15 business days.
Required Cybersecurity Courses (12 Credits)
Information, Security and Privacy
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Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer» Sample Syllabus
Network Security
Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer » Sample Syllabus
Applied Cryptography
Course Offered: Fall and Spring » Sample Syllabus
Application Security
Course Offered: Fall and Spring » Sample Syllabus
The required security core courses will typically have a project component.
Breadth Electives - Select Three (9 Credits)
Students must choose three of the following.
Introduction to Operating Systems
Course Offered: Fall and Summer » Sample Syllabus
Computer Networking
Course Offered: Fall and Spring » Sample Syllabus
Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
Course Offered: Fall and Spring » Sample Syllabus
Principles of Database Systems
Course Offered: Spring » Sample Syllabus
Machine Learning
Course Offered: Fall (starting in 2021) » Sample Syllabus
Foundations of Computer Science
Course Offered: Summer » Sample Syllabus
Other CS electives approved by Advisor.
Depth Electives - Select Three (9 Credits)
You may choose security-related courses from the School of Engineering or from New York University, including courses in psychology, law, and sociology departments. Selected courses must be approved by the Program Committee. All the following courses have been pre-approved; others must be approved by the Program Committee.
Digital Forensics
Course Offered: Spring » Sample Syllabus
Information Systems Security Engineering and Management
Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer » Sample Syllabus
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis
Course Offered: Fall and Spring » Sample Syllabus
Advanced Project in Computer Science
Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer » Sample Syllabus
Offensive Security*
Course Offered: Spring
Mobile Security*
Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Cloud Security*
Course Offered: Fall and Spring
Operation Technology Security*
Course Offered: Fall
* = Selected Topics in CS CS-GY9223 3 Credits
Other CS electives approved by Advisor
Capstone Project (Required)
In each student's last year in the program the student will designate a project from one or more courses taken in the program pathway. The students will submit the project along with the faculty sponsor to their advisor for approval before the project enhancement and dissemination is complete. The student will enhance the work done in the project including a dissemination of the project and results in the form of a paper or presentation. The project dissemination will be archived by the program administration. Students can choose to do the enhancement of the project.
Research Project (Optional)
One goal of the MS program in Cybersecurity is to introduce students to the exciting research in the area of cybersecurity, which you can use as a stepping stone to pursue a PhD degree. To this end, we offer a semester-long advanced project (CS 9963) in the area of cybersecurity as an elective. If you choose this option you will work under the guidance of a research professor and gain invaluable research experience.
Master's Thesis (Optional)
In addition to the above semester-long research experience, the program also offers research-oriented MS students to take up the master's thesis option. If you select this option, you will need to take 6 credits of CS 9973 working with a faculty advisor on some research problem in cybersecurity in lieu of 2 out of the 3 required electives.
The research need not be original, but should adequately demonstrate your proficiency in the subject material. An oral defense of the master's thesis with at least 3 professors in attendance is required. The 6 credits of master's thesis must span over a period of exactly 2 consecutive semesters. Whenever relevant, 3.00 credits of CS 9963 may be used as 3.00 credits of CS 9973, subject to the approval of your faculty adviser(s).
NOTE: Please refer to the Course Catalog to view course descriptions by course number if information is not listed above.
National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Designation Tracks
NYU Tandon School of Engineering is one of the select institutions recognized by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). The following courses taken within the Cybersecurity Master's Degree online program qualify for the following two designations.
Students also may elect to specialize by taking specific courses in an area of concentration. Two tracks are available:
Cyber Defense
Introduction to Operating Systems
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis
Computer Networking
Cyber Operations
Information, Security and Privacy
Applied Cryptography
Application Security
Network Security*
Computer Networking*
Introduction to Operating Systems
Information Systems Security Engineering and Management
Digital Forensics
Mobile Security
Offensive Security
Operational Technology Security
*Students have option of either completing Network Security (CS-GY6823) or Computer Networking (CS-GY6843) to satisfy the cyber operations track requirements.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Students must show equivalency of all of the following in previous academic work.
Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
Data Structures and Algorithms
Admission Information
Admission Requirements
You need a superior undergraduate record from an accredited institution in order to be considered for entrance into the program. Preferably, you should have an undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, science, or engineering. However, applicants with a minor in CS, relevant technical experience, or with degrees in other fields are considered individually for admission.
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- Students with a minor in Computer Science. Students with significant technical experience in cyber security and software development.
- All other degrees
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| If you come from a non-engineering background you can prepare to apply for the Cybersecurity Master’s Degree by taking the NYU Tandon Bridge Program. |
Admission with advanced standing is accepted in accordance with the School of Engineering regulations published in the bulletin. A maximum of 9 credits may be applied to the master's degree from previous graduate work with a grade of B or better at an acceptable institution.
NYU Cyber Fellows
NYU Tandon's NYU Cyber Fellows program is an affordable part-time and full-time online M.S. in Cybersecurity with a curriculum designed in cooperation with elite corporate partners. Now offering scholarships of as much as 75 percent of tuition to both U.S. and non-U.S. residents.
For more details visit NYU Cyber Fellows.
GRE Information
We recognize that due to COVID-19 restrictions some applicants may experience difficulty in taking the GRE test and, in response, we are committed to being flexible. For the Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 terms, the GRE is not required for all NYU Tandon Online MS programs. For more information, see the GRE/GMAT Requirements page.
Preparatory Pathways
If you come from a non-engineering background you can prepare to apply for the Cybersecurity Master’s Degree through out Tandon Bridge program.
NYU Tandon Bridge
The 100% online NYU Tandon Bridge course prepares students without a Cybersecurity degree or other related experience to apply for select NYU Tandon Master’s Degree programs. In the course, students will learn computer science fundamentals and programming with C++. Students’ performance in the Bridge will count toward their Master’s degree application decisions. The Bridge is a non-credit certificate course, and those who complete the Bridge with a final grade of C or above will earn a Certificate of Completion, and those who earn a B+ or above will receive a Certificate of Completion with Distinction. Note: regardless of performance, successful completion of the Bridge course does not guarantee admission to any academic program.
The NYU Tandon Bridge course is taught by faculty members of the Computer Science department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, aided by NYU Tandon Graduate student teaching assistants. Students will participate in interactive online modules, live webinars, assignments, and tests.
Transfer of Courses
Applications for transfer credits must be submitted for consideration before the end of the first semester of matriculation. Courses with grades below B are not eligible for transfer. Transfer credits for courses taken after matriculation at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering are rarely accepted and must be approved by the student’s academic department and by the Office of Graduate Academics before the course is taken. Grades for transferred credits or courses are not recorded and are not included in GPA calculations.
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