OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (CAE-CD Designated)
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense degree based 10 minutes from Manhattan, focusing on network penetration testing, digital forensic analysis, operating system security, and cryptosystem architecture.
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 Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or IT with minimum GPA 3.0.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE waived for GPA 3.0+.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate transcripts, technical resume, and 500-word statement of cybersecurity objectives.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NSA/DoD Cyber Scholarships and Gildart Haase graduate merit tuition discounts up to $5,000
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,045 per credit hour (30 credits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fairleigh Dickinson University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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