MS in Global Security, Conflict and Cyber Crime Curriculum

DEGREE/CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

CORE CURRICULUM: The six-course core curriculum is designed to provide you with a deep and broad foundation in critical areas including: Cyber Law, Cyber Power & Global Security, Infrastructure Security and Resilience, Mission Assurance, and Cyber Organizations.

ELECTIVES: MSGSCC students are required to complete five elective courses. A wide range of study options are available and allow students to explore cutting-edge course content such as Organized Cybercrime, Cybercriminology, Transnational Terrorism, Disinformation and Narrative Warfare, among others.

CAREER PATHS/SPECIALTY TRACKS: MSGSCC career pathways are specialty tracks that provide students with the opportunity to concentrate their studies in the areas of Strategy & Planning, Intelligence & Analysis or Global Security & Cybercrime.

CAPSTONE, PRACTICUM OR THESIS: MSGSCC students are required to complete either a graduate thesis, team-based capstone project, or practicum with an industry or government partner. These projects enable students to demonstrate their cyber skills, analytical knowledge, and global security experience.

INTERNSHIPS: MSGSCC students can gain industry experience by completing a 1-3 credit internship that may lead to a permanent job.

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CORE CURRICULUM

The MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cyber Crime is a 36-credit program which includes three components: a core curriculum of six courses; five specialization courses to be chosen from among 12 courses offered; and either a graduate thesis, capstone project, or virtual cybersecurity internship.

Core Curriculum

Students are required to complete all 6 courses.

Electives

Students are required to take 5 courses totaling 15 credits.

Capstone, Thesis, or Practicum

Students are required to take 1 course totaling 3 credits.

CAREER PATHS/SPECIALTY TRACKS

In addition to a flexible choice of electives, MSGSCC students also can opt to pursue one of three specialty tracks that are comprised of groups of electives. This allows them to focus their studies in a specific area of the cyber crime/global security discipline. Each track is 15 credits.

Strategy, Planning, & Policy Track
The Strategy, Planning, and Policy Track includes five courses that prepare you for leadership and management roles in global security. It is comprised of: Cyber Leadership, Risk Oversight & Resilience, Responding to Emergencies in the Global System, Strategic Risk Taking, and Private Sector Partnerships.

Intelligence & Analysis Track
The Intelligence & Analysis Track is a good choice for those students who wish to focus more in the area of analytics as as it relates to cyber crime and global security. Its five courses include: Advanced Colloquium: Its; Analytical Skills Global Affairs; Advanced Data Analysis Global Affairs; Intelligence & Counterintelligence; and Open Source Intelligence.

Global Security & Conflicts Track
The Global Security & Conflicts Track focuses heavily in the areas of cyber crime, and transnational security. Courses include: Terrorism, Tech & Internet; Transnational Security; Organized Cybercrime; Disinformation & Narrative Warfare; and Transnational Crime.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Earning a graduate degree is a major investment in yourself and in your future. To help with expenses, the Center for Global Affairs provides graduate students with the opportunity to apply to several scholarships that can help to defray the cost of earning your degree. To be considered for a Center for Global Affairs Scholarship, you must submit your completed application for admission to one of our programs by the priority application deadline of September 15th for Spring 2022 and fill out our CGA Graduate Scholarship form. In addition, the NYU School of Professional Studies also offers scholarships, click on the link below for details.

LEARN ABOUT NYU SPS SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

This scholarship is awarded to incoming students who possess a record of exceptional academic achievement. In addition to superb academic performance, this might also include individuals who have conducted significant independent research resulting in or likely to result in the publication of findings that make a significant contribution to our understanding of an important issue within the study of global affairs. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

The Center for Global Affairs embraces a commitment to ending injustice, inequality, and racism of all forms be they in the United States or elsewhere. We raise our voices for meaningful change and vow to educate ourselves and motivate our community to be accountable for the responsibility we bear as an educational program, and as individuals. This scholarship is just a small part of our efforts at promoting diversity and inclusion. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

This scholarship is awarded to incoming students who exemplify the mission of the Center for Global Affairs through a commitment to, and ideally, a record of global service. Recipients should have a record of strong academic performance along with a demonstrated desire to anticipate and address the most critical global challenges and to create a more just, equal, and sustainable world. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

This scholarship is awarded to incoming international students on F-1 visas with exceptional academic backgrounds. Recipients must commit to pursuing the MSGA or MSGCC on a full-time basis for a two-year period leading to degree completion. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must submit the complete application for admission by the International Student Early Decision deadline. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 annually.

In recognition of their service and vast experience, this scholarship is awarded annually to incoming students who serve in or are veterans of the military. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total. Additional opportunities for US military personnel and veterans are located here.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Visit the Admissions Deadlines page to view the application deadlines.

Admissions Criteria

The NYU SPS Admissions team carefully weighs each component of your application during the admissions review process to evaluate your ability to benefit from and contribute to the dynamic learning environment and the challenging curriculum that the NYU School of Professional Studies offers.

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