OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Designated by the NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence, this curriculum covers malware reverse engineering, cloud security compliance, incident forensics, and AI-enabled cyber defense.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (min 3.0 GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 85
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE waived for qualified applicants with technical backgrounds
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of intent detailing technical objectives and current resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) offering full tuition, books, and $27,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $70 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,645 per credit hour (30 credits total)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 1, 2027 (Fall Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fordham University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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