MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Fairleigh Dickinson University USA

Program Overview

Offered on FDU's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ with a convenient evening class schedule, the program teaches the fundamentals of operating systems, computer networks, cybersecurity, applied cryptography, penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. With the foundational courses as stepping blocks, students move on to take advanced courses in one of the two key areas of CSIA: network security administration and secure software development, satisfying the requirements of CAE-CDE knowledge units of those focus areas as recognized by NSA and DHS. In particular, they will learn to establish information security protocols, build firewalls and defend against security intrusions, use encryption and protect information, regulate access to data, establish virus protection systems, implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans, conduct penetration tests and analyze system vulnerabilities, develop secure software, and help resolve information technology (IT) issues related to security.

Program Key Stats

$918 (Per Credit)

Aug Intake : 1st JulJan Intake : 1st Dec


87 %

Eligibility Criteria


70
6.0
70

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Software Developers
  • Real-Time System Designers

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