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Cybersecurity Master's Program

Program Details

Degree

Master of Science

Available

On campus

Contact

Graduate Admissions1.888.511.1306graduate@stevens.edu
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Get an in-demand degree in a rapidly growing field. The cybersecurity master’s program at Stevens trains students for careers protecting our complex information infrastructures in government and industry.

U.S. News and World Report Best Grad Schools Computer Science 2023-24The cybersecurity master's program is designed for security professionals who want an in-depth understanding of the technical knowledge related to information security as well as an appreciation of the organizational, social, managerial and legal aspects of security and privacy.

Certifications

​Stevens is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research.


The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

Student at multiple computer screens in Canavan Arena during 2023 Stevens Innovation ExpoStevens is one of the few universities in the country offering a cybersecurity masters program designed and developed in conjunction with the U.S. National Security Agency and our location near Manhattan gives our students ample opportunities to work with fortune 500 companies in cybersecurity.

Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:

  • Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.

  • International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.

  • State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.

  • Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.

Stevens graduate students have the unique opportunity to learn from foremost experts in groundbreaking cybersecurity research.


Image of individuals in a computer research labMore opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:

Find out more about life as a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Stevens by visiting the links below.

Program Admission Requirements


Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career

A recruiter and a Stevens student shake hands at a career event.Cybersecurity is a high-growth field currently experiencing a demand far greater than the supply of trained professionals available. The White House has reported that in the coming years as many as 30,000 new cybersecurity professionals are needed by the United States government alone. The cybersecurity master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:

  • Cryptologist

  • Forensics Expert

  • Computer Research and Development

  • Penetration Tester

  • Security Administrator

  • Security Consultant

Our graduates have been hired at: National Security Agency, Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, Visa, Google, Lockheed Martin


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