Join one of the best cybersecurity graduate programs for nonmajors and earn your degree in 2.5–3 years. No matter your background, the Align Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides you with the necessary computer science foundation to pivot to the burgeoning cybersecurity industry.
After completing two semesters of graduate bridge courses, you'll continue on in the cybersecurity master’s program, taking technical and contextual courses that prepare you to assess and manage information security risks. A capstone project and a paid, full-time four-to-eight-month co-op/internship proves your mastery and gives you applied experience.
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Northeastern is ranked #1 for co-ops and internships by U.S. News & World Report. This proven co-op program helps graduates of Khoury College’s Align program achieve strong career outcomes.
You will gain valuable experience working to solve real-world problems for Boston-area companies like Recorded Future, RSA, CyberSaint Security, or Mimecast. Boston is home to unique area resources including MITRE, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, The Advanced Cyber Security Center, and MassCyberCenter.
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Seminars provide exposure to computer science and cybersecurity experts in the field. Khoury College’s graduates get jobs on graduation, often from co-op, internship, or capstone partners. After graduation, you’ll join a network of 10,000+ accomplished Khoury alumni.