Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Online/Hybrid)
Protect the Digital World With Flexible Online Learning
Cyberattacks strike every 39 seconds, and as digital threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Organizations across industries need experts who can anticipate emerging risks, safeguard critical systems, and defend against evolving attacks.
Fordham’s Master’s degree in cybersecurity prepares you to meet this challenge with advanced training in a flexible format featuring fully online coursework with the option to select the hybrid format for enhanced professional development and network-building in New York City.
You will develop the expertise to think like an attacker while mastering threat hunting, incident response, penetration testing, and secure systems design. Through practical learning and real-world applications, you’ll build the skills to protect organizations, defend critical infrastructure, and respond to evolving cyber threats—preparing you to make an impact in one of today’s most essential and rapidly evolving fields.
At a glance
- Degree type: Master of Science
- Credit hours: 30
- Duration: one year on full-time basis (part-time study available)
- Classes begin: January 2027; August 2027
- Applications due: See the application deadlines page
- Location/Modality: Choose the format that works best for you - a fully online degree or an online/hybrid degree that combines online coursework with required in-person components
- Full-time or Part-time: Full-time and part-time
- Is there an accelerated option? No
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The fully online program offers the flexibility to advance your cybersecurity education from anywhere while balancing your professional and personal commitments. Through asynchronous online coursework, you’ll develop advanced technical skills and practical knowledge to address evolving cyber threats and prepare for new opportunities in the field.
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This program offers the flexibility of online coursework combined with one required in-person component each semester. This online/hybrid format allows you to enhance your remote studies with engaging professional development and networking opportunities in New York City.
Program facts
Can you see yourself in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Online/Hybrid program? Start your application today or register for a information session.
Program specifics
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What defines Fordham’s MS in Cybersecurity Online/Hybrid?
Fordham’s online and online/hybrid MS in cybersecurity formats both combine rigorous technical training, an interdisciplinary curriculum, and the flexibility to advance your education from anywhere in the world.
Integrating computer science, engineering, and the social sciences, the program prepares you to address complex digital threats while developing advanced technical skills and an understanding of the legal, ethical, and policy challenges shaping the field.
With fully online coursework, you can balance your studies with professional and personal commitments while gaining the expertise to protect digital systems, anticipate emerging threats, and lead in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. You’ll graduate prepared not only to defend against cyberattacks, but also to help shape the future of digital security.
If you choose the online/hybrid option for completing your degree, you will also build community with cybersecurity colleagues, professors, and industry professionals through one required in-person component each semester. You will also enjoy enhanced professional development through workshops, events, and speaking opportunities.
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Our students can also pursue an optional track in Artificial Intelligence, where they gain the practical skills needed to apply AI within cybersecurity and other technology-driven environments. This track provides an opportunity to complement your cybersecurity training with knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their real-world applications.
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How to apply for a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity (Online or Online/Hybrid)
To ensure that we are able to holistically evaluate the candidate’s suitability for the MS in cybersecurity (hybrid/online) program, the following application components are required:
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Official graduate record examination (GRE) scores (optional)
- Statement of intent
- Supplemental essay (optional)
- Two letters of recommendation
Please visit the admissions information page to learn more about our admissions requirements.
F.A.Q.
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Graduates of Fordham’s MS in cybersecurity program are exceptionally well-prepared to excel in a rapidly expanding and critically important field. Our alumni are highly sought after, securing rewarding and impactful positions across diverse sectors.
Fordham’s master’s program equips you with the specialized knowledge and experience today’s top organizations demand. Whether in law enforcement, government, or the private sector, you'll be prepared to take on high-impact roles where every second counts. Lead incident response teams during live cyberattacks, design zero-trust architectures that defend against nation-state threats, and deliver critical threat intelligence to executives who rely on your expertise to protect billions in assets and millions of users.
The optional online/hybrid format furthers your professional development by providing in-person access to cybersecurity professionals through opportunities such as networking events, research symposia, and speaking opportunities.
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With a Fordham MSCY degree, you will join a network of professionals making a tangible difference in securing our digital world, ready to tackle the complex challenges of modern cybersecurity. Specifically, our graduates are equipped for roles such as:
- Digital Forensics Specialist
- Cyber Investigator
- Security Policy Development and Compliance Analyst
- Data Management Systems Security Professional
- Data Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst/Consultant
- Incident Responder
- Cybersecurity Manager/Administrator
- Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect
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No. Bridge courses are available for students who lack a strong background in an essential area (e.g. programming, statistics).
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