Cybersecurity Master's Program

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. 

The 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

• Stevens 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.

More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:

• Wide selection of Graduate Certificates
• Student Organizations
• Optional research or clinical thesis
• Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
• Research with clinical collaborators

Requirements

• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• GRE/GMAT test score(s) -- (Optional for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025); applicants who believe their GRE/GMAT scores demonstrate potential for success in graduate program may elect to submit those scores.

STEM Designated Degree Programs

• The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.

Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career

• 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

A Tech Forward Education

• The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.