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Online M.S. in Cybersecurity 

College of Engineering and Computer Science

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Build Security Before the Threat. 

The strongest security does not wait for the attack. It is built before the threat.

The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Syracuse University helps you build the technical depth to design secure systems, analyze threats, detect anomalies, and protect critical information infrastructure. Through live online classes in secure system design, assurance, malware analysis, anomaly detection, and cybersecurity engineering, you will prepare to move beyond defense and into the architecture of security.

Offered through Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, this 30-credit program has no GRE requirement and can be completed in as few as 20 months while you continue working.

About the College of Engineering and Computer Science

The Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science prepares students to address complex technical challenges and advance innovation across industries. Through rigorous academic programs and faculty expertise, the college develops engineers and technology leaders who apply analytical thinking and technical knowledge to real-world problems.

Faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering contribute internationally recognized scholarship and teaching excellence while preparing students for careers in areas such as aerospace, manufacturing, energy and technology.

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What You'll Learn

Students develop the skills to:

  • Identify and analyze vulnerabilities across networks, systems and applications
  • Design and implement security architectures that protect critical infrastructure and data
  • Detect, respond to and recover from cyberattacks and security incidents
  • Apply cryptographic methods and secure protocols to safeguard information
  • Evaluate risk and align security strategy with organizational and regulatory requirements
  • Learn from a faculty of cybersecurity specialists dedicated to your success

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Cybersecurity Curriculum

The cybersecurity curriculum combines the theory and applied practice needed to design, secure and assure complex systems. Students build a foundation in secure system design, network and internet security, and logic-based assurance, while exploring how to detect and counter emerging cyberthreats.

The program totals 30 credit hours—12 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of technical cybersecurity electives and 6 credits of CIS/CSE courses at the 600 level or above—giving students room to specialize in areas such as cryptography, malware analysis, machine learning and data mining.

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Career Outcomes

Graduates of the program may pursue careers including:

  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Information security analyst
  • Malware analyst
  • Systems security architect
  • Penetration tester
  • Cyber operations specialist

Admissions

  • Completed application
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.  Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or a related technical field is preferred.  Students with degrees from other fields are encouraged to apply, and may receive a Conditional Admit.  See below for more details.
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework
  • Demonstrated competency in data structures, discrete mathematics and programming
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation

No GRE scores are required to apply.

Core competency in discrete mathematics, calculus, data structures and computer organization, plus a programming language (C/C++ preferred) is required for our program.

Applicants without the necessary technical background are encouraged to apply and may receive a Conditional Admit to our program.  Applicants given a Conditional Admit will complete our bridge course sequence (3 courses), which will be available in early 2027.  Upon successful completion of the sequence, students are then given full admittance into our program.  The bridge course sequence is offered free of charge to applicants who are given a Conditional Admit to our program.

  • Math Foundations for Engineers
  • Programming & Data Structures
  • Computer Organization & Operating System Design

Cybersecurity, M.S. Deadlines

Winter 2027

December 1, 2026

Spring 2027

March 5, 2027

Summer 2027

June 4, 2027

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