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 return on investment is immediate. 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.

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 one week 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.

Yes. Students admitted to the MS CRS Class of 2022 (the cohort which begins in May 2021) will be able to complete the program entirely online if necessary.

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The MS CRS is based on a blended-learning approach combining both synchronous (in-person classroom time*) and asynchronous learning (independent study).

Semesters are divided into three phases: online introduction, in-class residency,* and online implementation.

The three in-person modules* will each take place over the course of five days and will be held in the Summer Semester, Fall Semester, and Spring Semester. There will also be two days in May for Capstone Presentations and Graduation.

For more information please visit our Blended Learning 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 of technology, law, risk, and strategy. They will become fluent in the language of a wide range of disciplines bearing on the solution of difficult cybersecurity problems and will learn how to work together in interdisciplinary teams to manage both everyday situations and bet-the-company crises.

Teams will meet and discuss issues related to the capstone with the Faculty Directors and as teams refine their capstone topics. Faculty Directors may include other faculty members or industry mentors, as appropriate. By the end of the degree program students will be required to present final projects designed to solve specific operational cybersecurity challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy graduates receive an NYU Master of Science degree.

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.

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 mail 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.

The Admissions Team organizes recruiting events throughout the year. Please visit our events page to view the upcoming opportunities at a location near you. If you would like to schedule a meeting, 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.

No, applicants are not required to secure corporate sponsorship to participate in the program. However, we do recommend that students obtain corporate support for the residential days on campus.

Our degree program permit students to complete some or all of the requirements via online instruction.* Many students who are taking our online classes are New York State residents, while others study from within other states or other countries. States and countries regulate the educational activity that occurs within their borders, including online study.* While NYU is able to offer online courses* to residents of most states, there are several states where we cannot, or where restrictions are in place. For more information please visit this page, which outlines the residency restrictions and state-by-state program availability in more detail.

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.

The program fee is USD $85,500. This fee includes tuition, course materials, and official events. Hotel and travel expenses are not included.* A non-refundable tuition deposit of $600 USD is required to secure a spot in the class. The deposit 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.

Yes, we anticipate that a number of program participants will receive corporate sponsorship. We welcome the opportunity to talk with your employer about sponsorship. For more information about how to discuss sponsorship with your manager or HR representative, please contact us at: mscrs@nyu.edu  

Yes, all MS CRS students are required to receive time sponsorship from their organizations to attend the three in person residency periods.

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.