Study Master of Science in Cyber Security and Privacy - Cyber Defense Option at New Jersey Institute of Technology in the USA,

Master of Science in Cyber Security and Privacy - Cyber Defense Option

USA

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What will I learn?

The objective of the MS CSP – Cyber Defense option is to create leaders with strong communication and management skills in addition to the strong technical knowledge in security and privacy of computer systems, networks, and web applications. This option is designed for working professionals or students who already have acquired some professional experience. The objective of the Cyber Defense Professional Science Master (PSM), an option of the MS CSP, is to create leaders with strong communication and management skills in addition to the strong technical knowledge in security and privacy of computer systems, networks and web applications. This PSM is designed for working professionals or students who already have acquired some professional experience. The Cyber Defense PSM is affiliated with the PSM National Office.

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$40,734.00 per year
Living Expenses -$17,580

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,

Newark,

New Jersey,

07102, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$40,734.00 per year
Living Expenses -$17,580

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,

Newark,

New Jersey,

07102, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

An undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.GRE scores (Verbal 143, Quantitative 151, Analytical 4.0)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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