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Note for International Students: This is a STEM program
For international students, a STEM-designated program allows extended opportunities in STEM-eligible roles at organizations. Students can extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) by 24 months, for a total of three years without H1B employment visa sponsorship.

Hofstra University's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science graduate program in Cybersecurity prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed in technology. Our MS program provides the theoretical foundation and practical experiences that address cybersecurity from many perspectives such as data, software, systems, organizational and societal security, and privacy. Gain valuable hands-on experience through paid positions offered as part of our co-op program and study in state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, such as the Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates. Please note, the GRE is not required for admission.

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Program Details

Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admissions team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-4723.

To be considered for the MS in Cybersecurity within the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, you must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The following prerequisites are required with grades of B or better, though conditional admission may be offered: programming and calculus.

Start your Cybersecurity application online where you can upload the following documents:

  • Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. You may initially submit unofficial copies of your transcripts online for your application review, but official transcripts will be required once you are accepted into the program.
  • GRE or GMAT scores (optional)

Current Hofstra students interested in dual undergraduate/graduate study should contact their academic advisor.

International students: Please review additional admission requirements.

Apply to the Cybersecurity program at any time with our rolling admissions policy. You may apply for entry during fall, spring and summer semesters.

The MS degree is awarded to students who successfully complete 30 semester hours. Visit the pages below to learn more:

Faculty Profiles

Gerda L. Kamberova

Dr. Gerda Kamberova's research interests include computer vision, multi-sensor fusion, and decision making under uncertainty. Her work on the development of methods for reconstructing 3D scenes and shapes of objects from digital images and in quantifying the geometry of 3D point sets was funded by a National Science Foundation grant and a research grant from Google.

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Jianchen Shan

Jianchen Shan is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hofstra University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and M.S./B.S. degrees in Computer Science from Shanghai University. His research interests and experience span the areas of Cloud Computing, Parallel and Distributed Computing, High-Performance Computing, Mobile Computing, and Operating System.

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Gerda L. Kamberova
Jianchen Shan

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How to Apply

Earn the professional recognition and personal achievement you seek with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Whether you study online or on campus, full or part time, you will benefit from small class settings with nationally recognized faculty and a community of peers all contributing to a transformative learning experience. Questions? Call 516-463-4723 or email our graduate admission team at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
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APPLY FOR CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

To apply for the MS in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Technology program in the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, submit your materials through the Hofstra University Graduate Application.

To apply for the MS in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Management and Policy or MBA Cybersecurity Management and Policy programs in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, submit your materials through the Graduate Business Application.