# 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](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/academics/nyu-faculty/). For questions about CLE credit, please contact the [NYU Law Office of Records and Registration](https://www.law.nyu.edu/academicservices/contactus).
## 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
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Introduction\
to US Law\
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Introduction to Computer Networking
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MayJunJulAug
### Semester 1
##### Cybersecurity Governance and Policy
###### Coursework
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Information Systems Security Engineering and Management\
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Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Forces
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Cybercrime
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Information Privacy Law
#### In-Class Residency\* June 8-12, 2026
SepOctNovDec
### Semester 2
##### Cybersecurity Risk Management
###### Coursework
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Network Security\
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Cybersecurity Regulation
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Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Information Sharing
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Information Privacy Law Part II
#### In-Class Residency\* Oct. 19-23, 2026
JanFebMarApr
### Semester 3
##### Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy
###### Coursework
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Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security\
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National Security Issues in Cyberspace\
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Incident Response & Next Generation Threats
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Digital Assets Through the Lens of a Cyber Intrusion & Ransomware Incident
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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](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/)
- [Semester I: Cybersecurity Governance & Policy](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-governance-policy-semester-1/)
- [Semester II: Cybersecurity Risk Management](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-risk-management-semester-2/)
- [Semester III: Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy](https://cybersecurity-strategy-masters.nyu.edu/program-content-and-schedule/cybersecurity-leadership-strategy-semester-3/)