Masters in Cybersecurity Coursework & Requirements

Source: https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/ Parent: https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/

The MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program is a 30-credit one-year MS management degree for professionals, incorporating both online courses and blended-learning modules.

Over a 12-month period, participants will attend three five-day residential sessions.* Between residential periods, students will study 10-15 hours per week in online and blended-learning formats. Semesters are divided into three phases: online introduction, in-class residency,* and online implementation.

MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy students are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit upon successful completion of courses that are taught by NYU Law faculty. For questions about CLE credit, please contact the NYU Law Office of Records and Registration.

Residency Dates for Class of 2027

1. June 8-12, 2026
2. October 19-23, 2026
3. March 15-19, 2027

Capstone presentations and Graduation: May 2027\ Final dates TBD.

*Please note that dates are subject to change at the discretion of the University.

Below, indicative courses are listed by semester:

Pre- Program Bootcamp (Optional)

Coursework

—\ Introduction\ to US Law\ —\ Introduction to Computer Networking

MayJunJulAug

Semester 1

Cybersecurity Governance and Policy

Coursework

—\ Information Systems Security Engineering and Management\ —\ Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Forces

—

Cybercrime

—

Information Privacy Law

In-Class Residency* June 8-12, 2026

SepOctNovDec

Semester 2

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Coursework

—\ Network Security\ —\ Cybersecurity Regulation

—

Critical Infrastructure Protection

—

Information Sharing

—

Information Privacy Law Part II

In-Class Residency* Oct. 19-23, 2026

JanFebMarApr

Semester 3

Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy

Coursework

—\ Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security\ —

National Security Issues in Cyberspace\ —

Incident Response & Next Generation Threats

—

Digital Assets Through the Lens of a Cyber Intrusion & Ransomware Incident

—

Cybersecurity Innovation Law & Policy

In-Class Residency* Mar. 15-19, 2027

Commencement & Capstone Presentation May 2027

[### Semester 1: Cybersecurity Governance and Policy

Summer Semester / 10 Credits](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-governance-policy-semester-1/)

Online

Information Systems Security Engineering and Management

Blended Learning

Information Privacy Law Part I

Information Privacy Law Part I

Residency Module 1\ (5 days)\ June 2026*

Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Forces

Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Forces

Cybercrime

Cybercrime

Blended Learning

Integrative Cybersecurity Management Capstone

• • Information Systems Security Engineering and Management (Tandon) – blended-learning format
• • Information Privacy Law Part I (Law) – blended-learning format
• • Cybersecurity– Governance and Regulatory Forces (Law) – blended-learning format
• • Cybercrime (Law) – blended-learning format
• • Integrative Cybersecurity Management (Law & Tandon integrated project)

[### Semester 2: Cybersecurity Risk Management

Fall Semester / 10 Credits](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-risk-management-semester-2/)

Online

Network Security

Blended Learning

Cybersecurity-The Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Cybersecurity-The Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Residency Module 2\ (5 days)\ October 2026*

Information Privacy Law Part II

Information Privacy Law Part II

Blended Learning

Integrative Cybersecurity Management Capstone

• • Network Security (Tandon) – blended-learning format
• • Cybersecurity-The Evolving Regulatory Landscape (Law) – blended-learning format
  • Cybersecurity Regulation II
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection & Information Sharing
• • Information Privacy Law Part II (Law) – blended-learning format
• • Integrative Cybersecurity Management (Law & Tandon integrated project)

[### Semester 3: Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy

Spring Semester / 10 Credits](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-leadership-strategy-semester-3/)

Online

Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security

Blended Learning

Innovation Policy Colloquium

Innovation Policy Colloquium

Residency Module 3\ (5 days)\ March 2027*

National Security Issues in Cyberspace

National Security Issues in Cyberspace

Blended Learning

Integrative Cybersecurity Management Capstone: To be presented May 2027

• • Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security (Tandon) – blended learning format
• • Innovation Policy Colloquium (Law) – blended-learning format
  • Incident Response Practicum
  • Managing the Next Generation of Threats
  • Digital Assets Through the Lens of a Cyber Intrusion & Ransomware Incident
  • Cybersecurity Innovation Law & Policy
• • National Security Issues in Cyberspace (Law) – blended-learning format
• • Integrative Cybersecurity Management (Law & Tandon integrated project)

• Academic Overview

• Semester I: Cybersecurity Governance & Policy
• Semester II: Cybersecurity Risk Management
• Semester III: Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy