Master of Science program in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security

Offered Online and On Campus

The Master of Science program in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security offers students a cutting-edge curriculum in the field of cyber security. The program has been developed in conjunction with local experts in both industry and government, and provides students with a rigorous foundation of coursework that prepares them for management and technical positions in the fields of cyber security research and IT security management.

The program is designed for students who have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in network and computer security; cybersecurity. However, students without an academic background cybersecurity may enter the program by completing appropriate pre-requisite coursework before applying to the graduate program.

The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can complete the program within an 18-month period. Part-time completion will vary based on total number of credits taken each term. A program of study will be developed with the program coordinator that responds to student needs and the department’s plan for course scheduling.

The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) offers top tier, affordable academic programs that are fully online. SUNY Poly’s expanding catalog of online degree programs are designed with flexibility in mind so that students can take classes wherever and whenever makes sense for their schedule. We offer many high-demand online programs, including MBA, accounting, cybersecurity, data analysis, health informatics, information design technology, and more. Known for its innovative career preparation, SUNY Poly continuously ranks highly in the Regional Universities North categories of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. Not only do SUNY Poly students have access to a world-class education, courses are also available to them at an affordable price, including a discounted out-of-state rate for many students who are enrolled in our online programs.