Program Overview
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Fairleigh Dickinson University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Florham Park, United States, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Data Structures
- Assembly Language
- Microprocessor System Design I
- Computer Organization
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Cybersecurity
- Applied Cryptography
- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- A\nbachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university. \n
- Official\ntranscripts from all colleges and universities in which undergraduate or\ngraduate course work was completed. \n
- An\nofficial score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or\nGraduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last five years. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Fairleigh Dickinson University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, United States
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university with its main campuses in New Jersey, located in Madison / Florham Park and in Teaneck / Hackensack. Founded in 1942, Fairleigh Dickinson...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months