MasterHybridFlexible

Fordham University

MS in Cybersecurity

Bronx, New York1 years$51K total tuition
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Est. Salary$102,000 Security Engineer
Job Growth+13%
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
FormatHybrid

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1 year
Est. Tuition
$51K total
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Flexible
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Cybersecurity (General), Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy

Typical admitted student: Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0; GRE scores are not required.[3] Related coursework in computer science, information technology, or mathematics is beneficial but not always mandatory.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary master's program equips students with technical, legal, and policy expertise to protect private and public organizations from modern cyber threats.

Career Outcomes

Excel as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with identifying vulnerabilities expertise

  • 1. Security Engineer
  • 2. Penetration Tester
  • 3. Digital Forensics Investigator
  • 4. Cybersecurity Risk Manager

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement network defense strategies and system hardening techniques to protect against cyber threats
  • Apply cryptographic principles and tools to secure communications and data protection
  • Conduct digital forensics investigations and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses
  • Develop cybersecurity risk management and incident response strategies at the organizational level

Curriculum Highlights

The 30-credit curriculum features 10 courses with tracks in cyber operations, artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, and leadership, culminating in a capstone project or thesis.

Top Employers

Top employers in cybersecurity include Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and government agencies such as the NSA, FBI, and Department of Defense.

Admissions

Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0; GRE scores are not required.[3] Related coursework in computer science, information technology, or mathematics is beneficial but not always mandatory.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Not Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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