Advising: Cybersecurity M.S.

To complete the Cybersecurity M.S. program,  students are required to take:

• 4 core courses (12 credit hours)
• 3 breadth electives (9 credit hours)
• 3 depth electives (9 credit hours)

All Cybersecurity students are also required to complete a capstone project. It is recommended this course is taken in their final semester. Students can complete this requirement by taking one of the following courses: Information Systems Security Engineering & Management (CS-GY 6803), Application Security (CS-GY 9163), or Advanced Project in Computer Science (CS-GY 9963)

All Cybersecurity M.S students must adhere to all NYU university-wide and NYU Tandon graduate academic policies including maintaining:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA in all coursework
• 3.0 cumulative GPA in core classes and capstone
• Continuous enrollment in the degree program (or receive an approved Leave of Absence)

In addition, all NYU Cyber Fellows are admitted into the Cybersecurity M.S. program under the admission condition, requiring students to earn a B or better in each of their first 2 courses:

• Information Security & Privacy (CS-GY 6813)
• Computer Networking (CS-GY 6843)

Failure to meet the admission condition results in academic disqualification.

*With sufficient justification and your advisor's approval, you will be permitted to withdraw from each conditional course (with W grade) one time without being academically disqualified.

Courses are divided into categories: Core, Breadth Electives, Depth Electives. This course order suggests one course per semester. We always recommend seeking advising guidance as each person’s situation is unique, so we can help tailor a personalized plan that aligns with your goals. 

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The first two courses you will take are "Information, Security, & Privacy" (CS-GY 6813) which is a core course followed by "Computer Networking" (CS-GY 6843), which counts as a breadth elective. These two courses count as your admission condition courses- you must receive a B or better in each of them to continue in the program. 
Next, there is a breadth elective slot to choose a course that interests you and complements your learning. Your fourth course we recommend is another core course: "Network Security" (CS-GY 6823).
In your fifth semester, we suggest finishing taking a breadth elective, finishing this requirement for your degree. "Applied Cryptography" (CS-GY 6903), a depth elective, is the recommended sixth semester course.
The program continues with an open slot for a depth elective in your seventh semester. "Application Security" (CS-GY 9163) is a core course that should be taken near the end of your program (suggested here in the graphic as your eighth semester course) as it counts toward the Capstone requirement as well. 
For your penultimate course, we recommend taking a second depth elective course of your choice. Finally, the program culminates with a capstone project, "Information Systems Security Engineering & Management" (CS-GY 6803), which also satisfies the depth elective requirement.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering is one of the select institutions recognized by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity with designations in Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.

The Cybersecurity M.S. degree allows students the opportunity to plan their course selection, within the curriculum requirements, following either the Cyber Defense or Cyber Operations tracks outlined below. Learn more about the NSA-CAE Certificates.