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MS in Cybersecurity
Defend key pillars of our society—government, law, health, finance, defense, and more—when you learn to assess and manage ongoing information security risks with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY). At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the cybersecurity program is uniquely interdisciplinary, breaking down silos and blind spots. You’ll build a foundation in law, forensics, criminology, social sciences, policy, and management alongside technical skills in information security technology and computing.
Defend key pillars of our society—government, law, health, finance, defense, and more—when you learn to assess and manage ongoing information security risks with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY). At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the cybersecurity program is uniquely interdisciplinary, breaking down silos and blind spots. You’ll build a foundation in law, forensics, criminology, social sciences, policy, and management alongside technical skills in information security technology and computing.
Designing new cryptosystems that allow the cloud to perform secure computations with encrypted and authenticated data
Funding: National Science Foundation
Associate Professor Daniel Wichs
Designing new cryptosystems that allow the cloud to perform secure computations with encrypted and authenticated data
Funding: National Science Foundation
Associate Professor Daniel Wichs
Designing new cryptosystems that allow the cloud to perform secure computations with encrypted and authenticated data
Funding: National Science Foundation
Associate Professor Daniel Wichs
Designing new cryptosystems that allow the cloud to perform secure computations with encrypted and authenticated data
Funding: National Science Foundation
Associate Professor Daniel Wichs
The MS in cyber security program prepares you for a key information security position in either a technical or management role. There are options for students with a strong foundation in computer science as well as those with more contextual knowledge, such as military, health, finance, government, and more. You will take courses across both tracks and then choose to deepen your expertise in either the technical track or contextual track, depending on your interests.
The MS in cyber security program prepares you for a key information security position in either a technical or management role. There are options for students with a strong foundation in computer science as well as those with more contextual knowledge, such as military, health, finance, government, and more. You will take courses across both tracks and then choose to deepen your expertise in either the technical track or contextual track, depending on your interests.
Employers are in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals. In one large study, 63% of surveyed enterprises have unfilled cybersecurity jobs (State of Cybersecurity 2022, ISACA). On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs (Cyberseek.org). Literally no state in the United States has a surplus of cybersecurity professionals (TechGenix).
Employers are in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals. In one large study, 63% of surveyed enterprises have unfilled cybersecurity jobs (State of Cybersecurity 2022, ISACA). On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs (Cyberseek.org). Literally no state in the United States has a surplus of cybersecurity professionals (TechGenix).
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Every state in the United States is seeking cybersecurity professionals. Roughly 200,000 senior and midlevel positions and 25,000 entry-level positions are currently available, and demand is only growing (TechGenix). Furthermore, there is a large pool of important government and Department of Defense positions open to U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements.
Cybersecurity professionals are also in high demand globally. The global workforce gap for cybersecurity professionals has grown twice as much as the workforce, with a 26.2% year-over-year surge. In fact, 3.4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally (ISC2).
Every state in the United States is seeking cybersecurity professionals. Roughly 200,000 senior and midlevel positions and 25,000 entry-level positions are currently available, and demand is only growing (TechGenix). Furthermore, there is a large pool of important government and Department of Defense positions open to U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements.
Cybersecurity professionals are also in high demand globally. The global workforce gap for cybersecurity professionals has grown twice as much as the workforce, with a 26.2% year-over-year surge. In fact, 3.4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally (ISC2).
Research demonstrates that an MS in cyber security increases your earning potential.
Research demonstrates that an MS in cyber security increases your earning potential.
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You’ll tackle the current data challenges of corporate partners via project work, research opportunities, optional paid co-op and internship opportunities, and a capstone project. Khoury College of Computer Sciences has 700+ industry partners, from established corporations and government organizations to unique startups and nonprofits.
As a student, you’ll complete a capstone project for companies like Rapid 7, MITRE, Partners Healthcare, Fidelity, or Raytheon. Most Khoury College cybersecurity graduates get jobs in cybersecurity immediately after graduation, frequently through their co-op or internship company or capstone project partner.
You’ll tackle the current data challenges of corporate partners via project work, research opportunities, optional paid co-op and internship opportunities, and a capstone project. Khoury College of Computer Sciences has 700+ industry partners, from established corporations and government organizations to unique startups and nonprofits.
As a student, you’ll complete a capstone project for companies like Rapid 7, MITRE, Partners Healthcare, Fidelity, or Raytheon. Most Khoury College cybersecurity graduates get jobs in cybersecurity immediately after graduation, frequently through their co-op or internship company or capstone project partner.
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In the cybersecurity program, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time co-op or internship of 4–8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and defense. Or you can opt to complete it at your current company.
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In the cybersecurity program, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time co-op or internship of 4–8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and defense. Or you can opt to complete it at your current company.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
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In the cybersecurity program, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time co-op or internship of 4–8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and defense. Or you can opt to complete it at your current company.
U.S. News & World Report
In the cybersecurity program, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time co-op or internship of 4–8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and defense. Or you can opt to complete it at your current company.
U.S. News & World Report
Northeastern is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Operations by the Department of Defense and National Security Agency. Your MS in cyber security courses are taught by world-class faculty who lead across all aspects of cybersecurity: research, policy, and practice.
Northeastern is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Operations by the Department of Defense and National Security Agency. Your MS in cyber security courses are taught by world-class faculty who lead across all aspects of cybersecurity: research, policy, and practice.
Cybersecurity is a key area of study for Khoury College. Benefit from the research facilities and resources of an R1 institution. Northeastern is ranked in the top 2.4% of institutions across the country for research activity by Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions.
Cybersecurity is a key area of study for Khoury College. Benefit from the research facilities and resources of an R1 institution. Northeastern is ranked in the top 2.4% of institutions across the country for research activity by Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions.
The institute brings together faculty across the university, with strong collaboration between Khoury College and the School of Law, as well as with other leading universities, tech companies, and defense contractors in Boston and across the globe.
Faculty and students research, develop, and enhance world-changing technologies. Faculty accomplishments range from helping to establish fields like medical device security to holding key positions in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
ISEC is a hub for collaborative research inside a 220,000-square-foot innovation ecosystem that brings disciplines together and dissolves the lines between industry, government, communities, and universities worldwide.
PhD program
The cybersecurity program provides a natural path to the PhD in Cybersecurity for students who want to pursue research in the field and careers involving research.
The institute brings together faculty across the university, with strong collaboration between Khoury College and the School of Law, as well as with other leading universities, tech companies, and defense contractors in Boston and across the globe.
Faculty and students research, develop, and enhance world-changing technologies. Faculty accomplishments range from helping to establish fields like medical device security to holding key positions in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
ISEC is a hub for collaborative research inside a 220,000-square-foot innovation ecosystem that brings disciplines together and dissolves the lines between industry, government, communities, and universities worldwide.
PhD program
The cybersecurity program provides a natural path to the PhD in Cybersecurity for students who want to pursue research in the field and careers involving research.
The institute brings together faculty across the university, with strong collaboration between Khoury College and the School of Law, as well as with other leading universities, tech companies, and defense contractors in Boston and across the globe.
Faculty and students research, develop, and enhance world-changing technologies. Faculty accomplishments range from helping to establish fields like medical device security to holding key positions in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
ISEC is a hub for collaborative research inside a 220,000-square-foot innovation ecosystem that brings disciplines together and dissolves the lines between industry, government, communities, and universities worldwide.
PhD program
The cybersecurity program provides a natural path to the PhD in Cybersecurity for students who want to pursue research in the field and careers involving research.
The institute brings together faculty across the university, with strong collaboration between Khoury College and the School of Law, as well as with other leading universities, tech companies, and defense contractors in Boston and across the globe.
Faculty and students research, develop, and enhance world-changing technologies. Faculty accomplishments range from helping to establish fields like medical device security to holding key positions in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
ISEC is a hub for collaborative research inside a 220,000-square-foot innovation ecosystem that brings disciplines together and dissolves the lines between industry, government, communities, and universities worldwide.
PhD program
The cybersecurity program provides a natural path to the PhD in Cybersecurity for students who want to pursue research in the field and careers involving research.
Designing analytics-based security services within an organization perimeter that analyze security logs in real time and generate prioritized alerts of suspicious activities
Associate Professor Alina Oprea
Designing analytics-based security services within an organization perimeter that analyze security logs in real time and generate prioritized alerts of suspicious activities
Associate Professor Alina Oprea
Designing analytics-based security services within an organization perimeter that analyze security logs in real time and generate prioritized alerts of suspicious activities
Associate Professor Alina Oprea
Designing analytics-based security services within an organization perimeter that analyze security logs in real time and generate prioritized alerts of suspicious activities
Associate Professor Alina Oprea
As you work toward your Master of Science in Cybersecurity, you’ll be breaking down silos in the field of cybersecurity. Your dynamic cohort of student peers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, empowering you with a 360° perspective and strong network across industries. Course and project work is highly interdisciplinary.
A Khoury College cybersecurity master’s degree enables you to:
As you work toward your Master of Science in Cybersecurity, you’ll be breaking down silos in the field of cybersecurity. Your dynamic cohort of student peers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, empowering you with a 360° perspective and strong network across industries. Course and project work is highly interdisciplinary.
A Khoury College cybersecurity master’s degree enables you to:
Complete 100% of the program online, or choose to join us in person at Northeastern’s flagship campus in Boston—a tech-forward city with high activity across sectors like military, finance, health, law, and policy, where cybersecurity is key.
Complete 100% of the program online, or choose to join us in person at Northeastern’s flagship campus in Boston—a tech-forward city with high activity across sectors like military, finance, health, law, and policy, where cybersecurity is key.
Startup Genome, 2022
Glassdoor (March, 2023)
Startup Genome, 2022
Glassdoor (March, 2023)
Startup Genome, 2022
Startup Genome, 2022
Startup Genome, 2022
Glassdoor (March, 2023)
Startup Genome, 2022
Glassdoor (March, 2023)
Startup Genome, 2022
Startup Genome, 2022
Are you a professional or recent graduate with some experience in coding/programming and basic mathematics? Do you believe we can develop technology to help build a more secure world?
This program has options for students with a strong foundation in computer science as well as for students with more contextual knowledge (e.g., military, health, finance, etc.) who need to strengthen their foundational tech knowledge.
Not sure if you qualify for the Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity? Reach out to us.
Are you a professional or recent graduate with some experience in coding/programming and basic mathematics? Do you believe we can develop technology to help build a more secure world?
This program has options for students with a strong foundation in computer science as well as for students with more contextual knowledge (e.g., military, health, finance, etc.) who need to strengthen their foundational tech knowledge.
Not sure if you qualify for the Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity? Reach out to us.
GPA minimums for bachelor’s degree (any field)
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application.
Note: Very few exceptions are made for otherwise outstanding students.
Test score minimums
Northeastern is currently waiving the GRE requirement for the fall 2023 application term, per the university-wide COVID-19 policy.
Questions?
Email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu
Recommenders must submit letters via the ApplyYourself system.
Statement of purpose
Roughly 1,000 words
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? See the full application instructions.
To make the program accessible, this program offers potential financial support through a combination of paid, full-time co-op or internship placements, teaching assistant and tutor positions, Federal Student Aid, and scholarships from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Scholarship for Service is available for students from other fields.
You will need a total of 36–44 credits to complete your program. Check costs per credit.
GPA minimums for bachelor’s degree (any field)
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application.
Note: Very few exceptions are made for otherwise outstanding students.
Test score minimums
Northeastern is currently waiving the GRE requirement for the fall 2023 application term, per the university-wide COVID-19 policy.
Questions?
Email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu
Recommenders must submit letters via the ApplyYourself system.
Statement of purpose
Roughly 1,000 words
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? See the full application instructions.
To make the program accessible, this program offers potential financial support through a combination of paid, full-time co-op or internship placements, teaching assistant and tutor positions, Federal Student Aid, and scholarships from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Scholarship for Service is available for students from other fields.
You will need a total of 36–44 credits to complete your program. Check costs per credit.
