- The Master of Science(M.Sc) in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University is a 2-years program.
- The program is on a full-time or part-time basis.
- Students will build and strengthen their technical skills and add to their understanding of the context in which cybersecurity technology is applied.
- Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
- Applied Cryptography
- Computer System Security
- Software Security Practices
- Network Security
- Information System Forensics
- Web Development
- The MSc in Cybersecurity program is designed for working professionals and others who want knowledge they can apply in their workplaces to assess and manage information security risks effectively.
- Students earn real-world experience through the capstone project, or through numerous co-op opportunities.
- Students plan and implement security strategies to reduce risk and enhance the protection of information assets and systems.
- Students have found career success at a range of companies and government organizations, including:
- Cigital
- EMC Corporation
- IBM
- Microsoft
- MITRE Corporation
- U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. National Security Agency
- The Graduation rate of Northeastern University is 84%.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 14:1.
- The acceptance rate of Northeastern University is 19%.