FAQs On the Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy Program

Graduates 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.

The security needs of organizations in the 21st century are continually evolving, and senior-level global leaders need to be prepared to meet the challenges. Graduates of the program will gain the knowledge, skills, and professional network to more effectively lead their organizations. Learn more about student testimonials here.

The MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program is designed for experienced professionals who have a high aptitude for quantitative analysis and expertise in law or computer science and are preparing for leadership positions in management or policy.  Such candidates could include information security and technology professionals; those in control functions in finance, business unit heads, and legal and human resources personnel; chief information officers, chief data officers, and emerging CFOs and COOs; and policy makers, diplomats, intelligence officers, consultants, and law enforcement leaders. Typical candidates will be seeking sophisticated cross-training to enhance or enable careers in government, the military, the private sector, and NGOs.

Please follow this link to learn more about the NYU Tandon MS in Cybersecurity program. For additional information about NYU Tandon programs, please contact: tandon.online@nyu.edu.

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Each cohort begins the program in May. Participants can earn their degrees in just 12 months.

The MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program is a 30-credit MS management degree for professionals, incorporating both online courses and blended-learning modules.* Over a 12-month period, participants will attend three five-day residential sessions.* There will also be two days in May for Capstone Presentations and Graduation. Between residential periods, students will study 10-15 hours per week in online and blended-learning formats. For more information please visit our Program Overview page.

Spanning all three semesters, the Integrative Cybersecurity Management capstone is a team-based project that will allow students to demonstrate their ability to take an integrated view of cybersecurity risk and strategy.  Working in groups, students will tackle difficult challenges at the intersection of technology, law, risk, and strategy.

Teams will meet and discuss issues related to their capstone projects with the Capstone Directors and Mentors.  Mentors may include other faculty members or industry mentors, as appropriate. By the end of the degree students will be required to present final projects demonstrating an interdisciplinary perspective.

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The capstone project is designed to be a team-based experience. To foster peer learning and cross- pollination, teams are comprised of students from a range of different industry, academic and professional backgrounds.

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MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy graduates receive an NYU Master of Science degree. The degree is jointly conferred by NYU School of Law and NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

Yes, students can receive CLE credit for the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy courses that are taught by NYU Law faculty. For questions about CLE credit, please contact the NYU Law Office of Records and Registration at: law.registration@nyu.edu.

No. This program does not qualify one as an attorney or to sit for any US State’s bar examination. For those interested in becoming an attorney, NYU Law’s JD degree meets the educational requirements of all US states’ bar examiners.

MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy students do not receive traditional career services.

Yes, the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program is a STEM designated program. However, F-1 students must maintain status for two full consecutive semesters before they are eligible for off-campus work benefits. Thus, due to the modular nature of the program, students are not eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or the 24-month STEM extension.

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The first step is to contact our admissions team with any questions. The team may be reached at +001 (212) 992-6093 or at admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate’s degree and demonstrated high aptitude for quantitative analysis and academic success as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate coursework, as applicable. A minimum of three years of professional, full-time work experience is required. We do not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, with the exception of English language proficiency exams when necessary.

We do not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, with the exception of English language proficiency exams when necessary.

An English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, or for applicants whose degree program was taught in English but whose degree-granting institution is located in a country where English is not the primary language. Such applicants must submit an official score result from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Information regarding the TOEFL is available here. Applicants may only register for the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). Information regarding the IELTS is available here. Applicants may only register for the academic version. The Admissions Committee does not favor one exam over the other.

In order to be considered for admission, the Admissions Committee requires that applicants who take the TOEFL achieve a minimum total score of at least 100, a minimum score of 26 on the reading and listening subsections, and a minimum score of 22 on the writing and speaking subsections. For applicants who take the IELTS, the Admissions Committee requires a minimum overall band score of at least a 7, a minimum score of 7.5 on the reading and listening subsections, and a minimum score of 7 on the writing and speaking subsections.

Yes, applicants are required to submit official copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Please email official transcripts to: admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu.

Transcripts that are not written in English must be translated by an official third party translator and emailed to: admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu.

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Yes, the application fee is USD $120.

NYU hosts a number of virtual conferences and events throughout the year. Please visit our events page to view upcoming opportunities. If you would like to schedule a meeting with the admissions team, please complete a preliminary information form for initial feedback on your candidacy.

No, the MS CRS is a lockstep cohort program. All students begin and end the program together, with each year’s cohort beginning in May.

No, the MS CRS is a lockstep cohort program.

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one personal and one professional. The professional recommendation may be written by a past or current supervisor. The personal recommendation can be a friend, colleague, or another person who knows you well.

Candidates are considered on a rolling admissions basis.  We accept and review applications throughout the year and provide candidates with decisions usually within one month of the application deadline.

Application review dates are posted here. We advise all applicants to begin the admissions process without delay as space in the program is limited.

If your application is not complete (for example, missing essays or other items, illegible scanned transcript) you will be informed via email. If you do not provide a completed application by the deadline, we cannot guarantee notification by the initial notification date.

Deferrals are viewed on a case-by-case basis. You must email admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu to receive a deferral request form. Applicants who are approved for a deferral are required to pay the $1,000 non-refundable tuition pre-payment.

The Class of 2027 program fee is USD $93,006. This fee includes tuition, course materials, and official events. Hotel and travel expenses are not included.* A non-refundable tuition pre-payment of $1,000 USD is required to secure a spot in the class. The pre-payment is due upon acceptance to the program and non-refundable.

Currently there are no scholarships or grants offered for this program. Most US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for federal student loans. Private student loans are available to US citizens or permanent residents and international students, if eligible.

We encourage you to review the information on the NYU Law Financial Aid website and contact the Office of Student Financial Services with any questions on financial aid loans.

NYU is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program. Yellow Ribbon is a part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and provides education benefits to military veterans who have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001

More details and eligibility guidelines for the GI Bill® and Post-9/11 benefits, including Yellow Ribbon, may be found at www.gibill.va.gov under Education Benefits. Veterans may also contact the VA directly at 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551).

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

For more information about applying for VA benefits, please visit the Veteran Students at NYU Law page here.

Yes, the application fee will be waived for those who have served or are serving in the United States military. (Participation in a foreign country’s military does not qualify an applicant for a fee waiver.) US military participants should send their request for a fee waiver to admissions.mscrs@nyu.edu.