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Summer at CGA: Cybersecurity Politics, Policy & Practice

Thinking about grad school? Considering an impactful career in the cyber arena? Spend two weeks this summer in the heart of New York City studying with expert faculty from the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.

What to Know About Summer at CGA Cyber

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What You'll Learn

Considering grad school or a cybersecurity career? Spend two weeks in NYC with NYU SPS experts exploring cyber threats, policy, and emerging technologies. This course examines cybersecurity’s political and regulatory landscape, analyzing data privacy, infrastructure protection, and cyber warfare. Through case studies, students will explore ethical challenges, security trends, and innovations like AI, blockchain, and IoT.

Information About Summer at CGA Cyber

Current NYU undergraduates can apply for the Professional Edge program. Three seats are available and awarded on a rolling basis. Use your NYU email to apply.

Event Overview

Overview

Site visits and guest speakers may include:

  • New York Office of Technology and Innovation (Cyber Command) 
  • PWC Cyber Threat Intelligence Team 
  • Microsoft AI 
  • The International Telecommunications Union at the UN

Course Details:
Date: July 21 - August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: NYU New York City Campus
Audience: Public
Cost: $3495 - Tuition

What you will receive:

 

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Housing

Staying at NYU

Apartment-style NYU housing is available for students in this program. Check-in will be Sunday, July 20 through Saturday, August 2nd. Direct housing costs will be $90 per night for a shared room or $135 per night for a single. Housing is limited and subject to availability. The priority deadline is March 28, 2025. 

 

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International Student Fees

Cost for International Students

  • NYU International Student Charge: $90
  • I-20 Processing Charge: $50
  • DS-160 Processing Charge: $185
  • SEVIS Fee: $350 (F-1 visas)
  • NYU Student Health Insurance: $93/week

(Please note that the DS-160 Charge and SEVIS Fees are payable to US Dept of State and the US Dept of Homeland Security)

 

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Faculty Lead: Dr. Danny Steed

Dr. Danny Steed is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Affairs. He is a seasoned public speaker, consultant, author, educator, and project lead, specialising in national security affairs and cyber security.