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Gain an in-demand degree in a rapidly growing field. The cybersecurity master’s program at Stevens is designed specifically to train students for careers protecting our complex information infrastructures in government and industry.

The cybersecurity master’s program is designed for security professionals who seek 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.

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 Stevens Advantage

Stevens is one of the few universities in the country offering a cybersecurity master’s 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.

Career Opportunities

• Cryptologist
• Forensics Expert
• Computer Research and Development
• Penetration Tester
• Security Administrator
• Security Consultant.

The cybersecurity master’s degree at Stevens offers a complementary curriculum in both computational technologies and security administration to produce competent graduates able to navigate a highly technical and fast-paced field.

Completion of at least thirty credit-hours of study at the graduate level (500-level and above), with a minimum grade of C and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. The seven core courses listed below must be completed.

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

Assess the security properties of complex computer systems in the face of current and potential national threats

Understand privacy implications to the data subjects of complex computer systems

Proficiently employ standard security tools to explore system flaws

Effectively utilize cryptographic techniques to attain a desired security guarantee.