Master of Science program in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
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Campus location
Utica, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
18 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
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The Master of Science program in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security offers students a cutting-edge curriculum in the field of cyber security. The program has been developed in conjunction with local experts in both industry and government, and provides students with a rigorous foundation of coursework that prepares them for management and technical positions in the fields of cyber security research and IT security management.
The program is designed for students who have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in network and computer security; cybersecurity. However, students without an academic background cybersecurity may enter the program by completing appropriate pre-requisite coursework before applying to the graduate program.
The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can complete the program within an 18-month period. Part-time completion will vary based on total number of credits taken each term. A program of study will be developed with the program coordinator that responds to student needs and the department’s plan for course scheduling.
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Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand throughout industry and government sectors. The MS Network & Computer Security program allows students to advance their careers and increase their depth of understanding in this dynamic and growing field. Students are challenged in the classroom with a rigorous foundation of coursework that prepares them for management and technical positions in the fields of cybersecurity research and IT security management.
SUNY Poly alumni have job titles such as:
- Information Assurance/Security Specialist
- Information Security and Risk Specialist
- Information Technology Support Specialist
- Network Engineer
- Network Security Analyst
- Principle Security Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Researcher
- Security Engineer
- Software Security Analyst
- Systems Engineer
Companies that have employed our alumni include:
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Assured Information Security (AIS)
- BNY Mellon
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Dell SecureWorks
- Harris Corporation
- nfrastructure
- Northern Safety