OpenFieldMaster of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Network Defense
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense program exploring threat hunting, cryptographic protocols, cloud security management, and incident response governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or closely related field with GPA 3.0 or higher.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate transcripts, professional resume, and 500-word statement of technology goals.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowships and state cybersecurity workforce grants
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $471 per credit for NY residents; $565 per credit out-of-state (33 credits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SUNY Empire State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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