Cybersecurity Programs

Fordham University has several cybersecurity-related programs at both the graduate and the undergraduate levels. Here are snapshots of some of our programs.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
This is our most focused, professionally oriented cybersecurity program. The Concentration in Artificial Intelligence gives students a strong foundation in cybersecurity together with specialized AI coursework. Students learn to apply machine learning to detect and respond to threats, and to secure AI models, data, and pipelines against attack.

Master of Science in Computer Science with an area of specialization in Cybersecurity
In this case the students will choose their elective courses from the cybersecurity pool of courses.

Master of Science in Data Science with an area of specialization in Cybersecurity
In this case, the students will choose their elective courses from the cybersecurity pool of courses.

Advanced Certificate for Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Skilled cybersecurity experts are essential for protecting our information systems and national infrastructure. Today they must go beyond traditional methods and use artificial intelligence to analyze the vast amounts of data that modern computing systems generate and to detect and counter emerging threats. The Advanced Certificate for Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity gives people entering the field, as well as current cybersecurity professionals, a strong foundation in AI and practical, hands-on experience applying it to real cybersecurity challenges.

Advanced Certificate for Data Science in Cybersecurity

Skilled cybersecurity experts are essential for protecting our information systems and national infrastructure. They should possess knowledge beyond traditional methods and be proficient in handling and analyzing vast amounts of data generated by modern computing systems. The Advanced Certificate in Data Science for Cybersecurity equips individuals entering the field and cybersecurity professionals with a strong data science foundation and practical experience in addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Undergraduate Programs

Minor in Cybersecurity
This minor offers a comprehensive integration of problem-solving skills with a rigorous theoretical background in the expanding field of cybersecurity. It provides a valuable perspective for students from various majors, such as computer science, mathematics, physics, economics, business, and biology.