Offered jointly by NYU School of Law and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy is a one-year program intended for experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds who seek to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity risk and strategy. Cybersecurity—both prevention and response—frequently requires coordination between public- and private-sector organizations and expertise in technology, law, and policy. This program will create managers with the integrated expertise needed to play a leadership role in the field.
Admissions
To be admitted, applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
a minimum of three years of professional, full-time work experience;
a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US college or university or, for non-US applicants, the equivalent of a US baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in their home country;
demonstrated high aptitude for quantitative analysis and academic success as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate coursework as applicable.
Standardized test scores are not required, except for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) when necessary. More information on the TOEFL and IELTS requirements is available in our FAQ section.
Admissions Process
The Admissions Process is rigorous and selective. We consider applicants holistically based on the qualities they will bring to the MS CRS program. To begin:
Step One
Contact us with any questions. Our admissions representatives may be reached at +001 (212) 992-6093 or admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu.
As part of the online application, we will need the following:
Three essays
CV/Resume
Two letters of recommendation (one personal and one professional)
Official college transcripts* (official transcripts required)
TOEFL result (if required)
Non-refundable application fee of $120 USD
Official transcript instructions: If your institution has a process for emailing official electronic transcripts (such as services available through eSCRIP-SAFE, Parchment, or National Student Clearinghouse), please have your institution(s) send it/them directly to: admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu. If your institution does not offer a digital transcript service, please submit your official transcripts by post to the following address:
Wilf Hall (attn: MS in Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy)
139 MacDougal St., Room 610
New York, NY 10012
Program Requirements
The interdisciplinary program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprised of the following:
MS CRS: Integrated Cybersecurity Management (section 001; Integrative Cybersecurity Management)
2
Credits
10
Total Credits
30
Learning Outcomes
Offered jointly by NYU Law and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program is for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity risk and strategy. Students of the MS Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program will gain a comprehensive understanding of integrating the business, regulatory, and technical dimensions of cyber risk management.
The program will cultivate the security mindset and lay the foundation for developing a high-reliability IT organization, understanding security concepts from a managerial point of view, including policies and assurances, and recognizing vulnerabilities and exploits. Through the integrative capstone project, students will be expected to develop an integrated cybersecurity strategy and plan for implementing it. The program will focus on developing leaders equipped to address the strategic and operational challenges of running an enterprise in the digital era.