$2,785 Per credit
$27,562 Per term (10-12 credits)
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Bridge the Gap between Tech and Policy with the MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime
The 36-credit MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cyber Crime (MSGSCC), offered by the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, is a STEM graduate degree that provides a competitive advantage by focusing on cyber conflict through the lens of the social sciences. Explore the fields of cyber espionage, cyber criminology, cyber warfare, and intelligence analysis. Gain a deep understanding of cyber security policy, while acquiring the skills to develop and execute cyber security and risk management strategies. Learn from experienced practitioners and thought leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Bridge the Gap between Tech and Policy with the MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime
Tuition*
# of Credits
36 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Online | Onsite | Hybrid
Fall | Spring
Full-time | Part-time
Minimum Duration
12 months
STEM
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11%
job growth 2024-2034
$130.4K
median salary
87%
working and/or in school
1,962
Global CGA alumni
Why This Degree?
Real World Experiences
Your journey might begin in the classroom, but we ensure that you can learn through experience—rolling up your sleeves and taking your studies to the real world.
European Defence and Security College, Athens, Greece (GFI)
Participate in a crisis management exercise with cyber practitioners from several countries.
Learn more About Global Field Intensives
Department of Homeland Security (Consulting Practicum)
Help develop solutions to real-world cyber policy challenges.
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District Attorney of New York (Consulting Practicum)
Research the legal challenges posed by online disinformation.
Learn More About Consulting PracticumsWhere You’ll Go
From SPS, a wide range of career paths are open to graduates.
Where Our Alumni Work
- Teneo
- Ridgeline Consulting
- Anchorage Digital
- Adaptek
- US Air Force
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Deloitte
- Internet Security Alliance
- New York City Cyber Command
- Blackstone
What Our Alumni Do
- Senior Consultant
- US Government Advisor
- Compliance Officer
- Cyber Threat Analyst
- Intelligence Analyst
- Strategy and Policy Specialist
- Policy Writer
- Cyber Wargame Consultant
- Security Sciences Officer
The above data is sourced from Lightcast
Alumni
Meet alumni who are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
For me, studying cyber at NYU was an opportunity to get the best of both worlds.“
For me, studying cyber at NYU was an opportunity to get the best of both worlds.“
The courses spent a lot of time focusing on government policy and structure and how that shapes the cybersecurity industry."
The courses spent a lot of time focusing on government policy and structure and how that shapes the cybersecurity industry."
My successes weren't unexpected, my mentors (and broader support system) have invested in me tremendously and influenced my trajectory."
MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime
Read Sandra's Story
My successes weren't unexpected, my mentors (and broader support system) have invested in me tremendously and influenced my trajectory."
Faculty
Our professors are experts in the classroom, but what they teach comes directly from their own experience across the cybersecurity landscape.
View Faculty DirectoryThere's so much about who you are as a person that makes you better at doing policy or project management, and travel brings that to you."
There's so much about who you are as a person that makes you better at doing policy or project management, and travel brings that to you."
Experiential learning
CGA Collaborates with the US State Department
Experiential learning
MS Students Team Up with Department of Defense
Experiential learning
Site Visit To NYU's Global Security Operations CenterDive Deeper
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a master's degree in global security, conflict, and cybercrime entail?
The focus of this degree is on cybersecurity from a global perspective. It includes courses from a number of interconnected disciplines, such as law, economics, strategic studies, intelligence, technology studies, and ethics. Coursework includes a balanced mixture of individual and group work; research and applied problem-solving; in classroom and experiential learning environments.
What can I do with an MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime?
An MSGSCC degree prepares you for a range of professional career options in government, international organizations, private sector firms, non-governmental organizations, corporations, and think tanks. Graduate students who possess the knowledge and skills to address today’s global challenges are in high demand.
What is the difference between the MS in Global Affairs and the MS in Global Security, etc.?
The 42-credit MS in Global Affairs prepares students for jobs across the global public, private and non-profit sectors. The MSGA curriculum provides the global insight and contextual perspectives of international affairs that are needed to become a well-rounded professional in the global arena.
The 36-credit MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cyber Crime (MSGSCC) is a STEM graduate degree that provides a unique perspective and a competitive advantage by focusing on cyber conflict through the lens of the social sciences. The program prepares students to enter the fast-changing world of international security and explores the fields of cyber espionage, cyber criminology, cyber warfare, and intelligence analysis, affording them the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of cyber security policy, while acquiring the skills to develop and execute cyber security and risk management strategies.
How long does it take to complete the MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime?
The MSGSCC is a 36-credit program that offers full- and part-time study options. It can be completed in as little as 12 months of full-time study.
Do you have resources to help students get internships?
Yes. Our faculty, graduate advisors, and the team at the NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development are your partners in facilitating internships and career opportunities.
Do I need prior work experience to apply to your program?
No. Prior work experience is not required for applying to our master's programs.
Do you require the GRE?
No, the GRE is not required but you are welcome to submit your score as part of your application.
Do students need to have an IT background?
No, they don’t. We have students from a wide range of backgrounds. Some do come from IT backgrounds. Others have experience in intelligence or law enforcement. Some have undergraduate degrees in history, political science, or journalism.
