Master of Science in Cybersecurity

In contrast to many competitor institutions, Fordham’s MSCY core curriculum is designed to focus exclusively on cybersecurity, which provides you with the depth of knowledge and formal training that is ever more vital to employers across the professional cybersecurity landscape.

Using methods in computing and informational science, engineering, and social science, you will learn how to identify solutions to global cyber threats while mastering the legal, ethical, and policy issues. As a graduate of Fordham’s MSCY program, you will be trained for careers in:

• digital forensics
• cyber investigations
• security policy development and compliance
• data management systems security
• data security analysis

Fordham University and the MSCY have been designated by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

This prestigious designation is a validation of the MSCY program's strength and rigor, and reflects the close alignment of our curriculum with specific cybersecurity-related knowledge units (KUs) sanctioned by the U.S. government.

Earning an MSCY degree from a CAE-CDE designated university enables potential employers to be highly confident in hiring Fordham graduates.

Fordham’s new Center for Cybersecurity (FCC) forms an intellectual home for (MSCY) students and faculty, and for the broader Bronx community. This interdisciplinary center brings together diverse members of the Fordham community to promote educational, research, and service projects in the area of information and computer security that benefit our neighbors and fellow New Yorkers.

Fordham’s MSCY program is delivered in the heart of New York City, through a combination of weekend, evening, online, and hybrid courses, providing flexibility and balance for our students. We offer small classes taught by leading experts in academia and industry, and our program prides itself on close mentoring.

And, because we’re Fordham, we believe in educating the whole person—building our students’ capacity to succeed—regardless of their undergraduate background. Our MSCY program offers bridge courses for students who lack a strong background in an essential area (e.g. programming, statistics).