About Cybersecurity And Privacy in New Jersey Institute of Technology

The Cybersecurity and Privacy program offers comprehensive knowledge of network-based and system-level attacks and effective countermeasures to ensure that software and cyberinfrastructure are designed and implemented with top-notch security practices.

In addition to in-depth knowledge of security mechanisms, standards, and state-of-the-art capabilities, you will also be able to design, develop and operate advanced security techniques and cryptographic systems, which require both a deep understanding of theoretical security concepts and detailed knowledge of security practices. Moreover, you will be able to conduct research on both existing and emerging security threats and the interplay between security and other computing disciplines.

Degrees Offered

• Certificate in Foundations of Cybersecurity & Privacy (Online)
• M.S. Cybersecurity & Privacy (Online)
• M.S. Cybersecurity and Privacy
• M.S. Cybersecurity and Privacy - Professional Science Master's (PSM) Cyber Defense Option

Where do Cybersecurity and Privacy majors work?

Common Job Titles

• IT Auditor
• Cybersecurity Architect/Consultant
• Cybercrime Investigator
• Information Security Manager
• Cybersecurity Engineer

Top Employers

• Bank of America
• Facebook
• Cisco
• Prudential Financial
• ADP

All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript in English. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was available at your school and the trends in your performance—especially your grades in math, science and English.

Your completed coursework should include English Composition, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 25% of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 3.0 GPA or higher to be the equivalent.

English Language Requirements

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo or is required of all applicants whose first language is not English - both on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The minimum score required is 79 for the internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, 550 for the paper TOEFL exam, 6.0 for the IELTS exam, 100 for the Duolingo exam (undergraduate applicants) or 120 for the Duolingo exam (graduate applicants).

New Jersey Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is the average cost incurred by the student to attend one academic year. For each academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology's cost of attendance for both undergraduate and graduate programs is set by the Student Financial Aid Service depending on the program, housing and residency selection and year in school. You should also check out the estimated budget to study in USA to plan your education abroad.

The cost of attendance for NJIT is tabulated below: