Spring 2021

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (m.s.-cybersecurity)

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (M.S.-Cybersecurity) program at the New York Institute of Technology -
Vancouver (NYIT) is internationally acclaimed for its multi-faceted education and student success rate. Students will learn to
critically evaluate various technical and architectural solutions in order to limit risk and mitigate the effects of hostile action,
while studying algorithm concepts, risk management, and attack recovery. The program covers the design, implementation,
and maintenance of software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems.

Highlights
• Students are able to enjoy brand new, state of the art
facilities located at Broadway Tech Centre campus. The
program is supported by a dedicated cybersecurity lab.
• The program offers an innovative, technology-oriented,
and interdisciplinary curriculum taught by qualified and
experienced faculty.
• M.S.- Cybersecurity is an applied degree and can be
completed in less than two (2) years.
• Students have the opportunity to transfer between New
York and Vancouver campuses.
• Financial aid is available to Canadian Citizens and
Permanent Residents of Canada.
• Career planning services are available on campus to
all students.
• International students are eligible to work off campus
(max. 20 hrs/week) during their studies and can qualify
for post-graduation work permits (up to three (3) years)
after graduation.

The NYIT-Vancouver M.S.-Cybersecurity Program

M.S.- Cybersecurity echoes the non-thesis curriculum option already offered in New York. The program is ideally suited for
students with a computer science, electrical engineering, or related backgrounds who intend to play a leading role in the
implementation and management of computer and network security systems.
Students who graduate from the M.S.- Cybersecurity program can expect great demand from the following occupations:

• Cybersecurity Specialists • Cybersecurity Engineers

• Network Administrators • Cyber Threat Analysts
• Information Systems Managers • Security Analysts

Intakes & Duration

There are three (3) terms in every academic year; Fall (15 wks, Sep.–Dec.), Spring (15 wks, Jan.–Apr.), and Summer (8 wks, May–
Jul.). M.S.-Cybersecurity is a two (2) year program, but strong students can complete it in less than two years.

More Information →
https://w w w.nyit.edu/vancouver/degrees/cybersecurity _ m s

Apply Now →
https://w w w.nyit.edu/vancouver/apply
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Admission Requirements1
You must possess the following qualifications in order to be considered for the M.S.- Cybersecurity program at NYIT-
Vancouver:

a f o u r (4) ye a r b a c h e lo r ’ s d e g r e e
i n c o m pu t e r s c i e nc e o r r e l ate d f i e l d 1
(or equivalent) from an accredited college or university

a m i n i m um u n d e rg r a d u at e g pa o f 2.85
(on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent

A MINIMUM GRE SCORE OF 300

(if required)

de mo n s tr ate d e ng li s h profi ci e ncy 2

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

toefl ielts ( preferred )

Minimum Score Minimum Score

INTERNET BASED TEST OVERALL

88 6.5

How to Apply
All NYIT-Vancouver applications are done online and require a non-refundable $50 USD application fee. The application process
begins here: nyit.edu/admissions/vancouver →
Once you have paid the fee, upload the following documents:
• Four (4) year Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Transcripts from each semester of your four (4) year Bachelor’s degree
• Any transcripts or certificates received beyond your Bachelor’s degree program
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IETLS)2
• Copy of official GRE score (if required)
• Statement of Purpose (recommended)
• A copy of your passport
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with your undergraduate work (recommended)
[1] Minimum requirements. The M.S.-Cybersecurity program has a limited number of seats and only the best applicants will be admitted to the program.
[2] This is not required if you have completed your Bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country such as Canada, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. NYIT-Vancouver reserves the right to test new students for their English proficiency upon arrival on campus.

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Tuition Estimates

For two (2) years

$29,392.50 USD4
31.5 CREDITS 3

8 Required Courses (24) + 1 Elective (3) + 1 Project (3) + Technical Communications (1.5)

Tuition per credit: $855 USD  Application Fee: $50 USD (non-refundable)  College Fee: $250 USD (per semester)

Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

Intake Dates for 2020–2021

SEMESTER APPLICATION DEADLINE 5 START DATE

FALL 2020 Closed September 2020

SPRING 2021 Will open shortly TBC

SUMMER 2021 Will open shortly TBC

International students are strongly encouraged to apply at least six (6) months prior to the start of their desired
intake term to accommodate the processing of their study permit application with Canadian immigration.
Original documents must be presented to campus officials for verification during new student orientation.

Accreditation / Approvals
The School of Engineering and Computing Sciences at NYIT is accredited in the U.S. by the Engineering Accreditation
(EAC) of the Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). In British Columbia, Canada, the program is
approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education. See here: https://admin.bceqa.gov.bc.ca/report/ →

Program Overview
The M.S.-Cybersecurity core curriculum includes 31.5 credits, including eight (8) required courses (24 credits), one (1) elective
(3 credits), one (1) supervised project (3 credits), and one (1) Technical Communications course (1.5 credits).
For more detailed course information, please see:
nyit.edu/degrees/information_network_computer_security/curriculum →
[3] International students must take a minimum of 19.5 credits per year to qualify for Full Time status (7.5 credits in their first term and 6
credits in subsequent terms). If you have earned a bachelor degree from an English speaking country such as Canada or the U.S., you are eligible to
apply for a waiver of the Technical Communications course.
[4] For two (2) years. Amount does not include other fees or tuition fees for any prerequisite or bridge courses that may be required. Tuition charges
may change during study period without prior notice. See nyit.edu/vancouver/about for updates.
[5] Applications may close earlier than the deadline dates. See nyit.edu/admissions/vancouver for updates.

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Core Courses
All courses are three (3) credit hours unless otherwise specified.

CORE COURSES

INCS 615 Network Security and Perimeter Protection

INCS 618 Computer Security Risk Management and Legal Issues

CSCI 620 Operating System Security

CSCI 651 Algorithm Concepts

INCS 712 Computer Forensics

INCS 741 Cryptography

INCS 745 Intrusion Detection and Hacker Exploits

INCS 775 Data Center Security

INCS 870 Project I

ESLI 593 Technical Communications (1.5 credits)

Prerequisite Courses
Students who are admitted to the program with insufficient background in mathematics or computer science may be
required to take one or more of the following undergraduate prerequisite courses. All courses are three (3) credit hours.

PREREQUISITE COURSES

CSCI 502 Computer Programming I

CSCI 504 Computer Programming II

CSCI 503 Computer Organization and Architecture

CSCI 507 Data Structures

CSCI 509 Operating Systems

MATH 170 Calculus I

MATH 180 Calculus II

Elective Courses
Students are required to choose one (1) elective course. All courses are three (3) credit hours.
For a list of elective courses, please see:
nyit.edu/degrees/information_network_computer_security/curriculum →

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Application Checklist
To be considered1 for the program, you must have:
ˆˆA four (4) year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field1 from an
accredited college or university

ˆˆA minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.85 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent

ˆˆA minimum GRE score of 300 (if required)

ˆˆ Demonstrated English proficiency2

If you have met all of these qualifications, submit your application online and upload the following
documents to: https://www.nyit.edu/vancouver/apply →

ˆˆ $50 USD non-refundable application fee

ˆˆ Bachelor’s degree completion certificate

ˆˆ Semester-by-semester transcripts for all four (4) years of your Bachelor’s degree

ˆˆAny transcripts or certificates received beyond your Bachelor’s degree program

ˆˆ Proof of English proficiency2

• TOEFL Score of 88 on the internet-based test; or

• IELTS Score of 6.5 overall (preferred)

ˆˆ Copy of official GRE score (if required)

ˆˆ Statement of Purpose (recommended)

ˆˆA copy of your passport

ˆˆTwo (2) letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with your undergraduate
work (recommended)

Once you apply, you can notify our Admissions department by emailing
vancouver.admissions@nyit.edu
[1] Minimum requirements. The M.S.-INCS program has a limited number of seats and only the best applicants will be admitted to the program.
[2] This is not required if you have completed your Bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country such as Canada, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. NYIT-Vancouver reserves the right to test new students for their English proficiency upon arrival on campus.

Downtown Campus Broadway Tech Centre Campuses

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