Are you a professional or recent graduate with experience in coding/programming and basic mathematics who wants to leverage technology to build a more secure world? Help advance the field of cybersecurity, assessing and managing ongoing information security risks to defend key pillars of society.
At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, you’ll learn with top faculty and through direct work with key stakeholders in tech, government, health, finance, defense, and more. Lean into your strengths in one of the best cybersecurity programs available, preparing you for a key information security role in a technical or management position.
| Title | Status | Year | |
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| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | publish | 2021 |
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| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | publish | 2020 |
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| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | publish | 2019 |
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| MSIA Information Assurance | publish | 2018 |
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| MSIA Information Assurance | archive | 2017 |
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| MSIA Information Assurance | archive | 2018 |
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One of the best cybersecurity programs available, the Master of Science in Cybersecurity helps you develop advanced theoretical and contextual knowledge that you can immediately apply to real-world situations. Experiential learning is a core piece of your program and takes place in the form of project work, research opportunities, optional paid co-op and internship opportunities, and a capstone project.
Work as a cyber risk analyst in the highest levels of government. Explore the junctions of cybersecurity and finance, energy, health, defense, and more. Think about how to thwart attacks on aviation datalink, which could give adversaries the ability to provide direct (and misleading) instructions to a flight crew. Explore the societal implications of how we acquire and use personal information for targeted marketing and the impact on bias and discrimination. Make an impact through your work.
Get a roadmap to reach your goals
Your experiential opportunities are closely integrated with both your course curriculum and the advising system. Northeastern career services staff will support you in finding and succeeding in your experiences. A team of academic advisors will also help guide you.