Program Overview

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Program Overview

The MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy is a one-year program offered jointly by NYU School of Law and NYU Tandon School of Engineering. This program is intended for experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds who seek to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity risk and strategy.

Program Description

Cybersecurity—both prevention and response—frequently requires coordination between public- and private-sector organizations and expertise in technology, law, and policy. This program will create managers with the integrated expertise needed to play a leadership role in the field.

Admissions

To be admitted, applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

• a minimum of three years of professional, full-time work experience;
• a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US college or university or, for non-US applicants, the equivalent of a US baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in their home country;
• demonstrated high aptitude for quantitative analysis and academic success as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate coursework as applicable.

Admissions Process

The Admissions Process is rigorous and selective. We consider applicants holistically based on the qualities they will bring to the MS CRS program.

Application Requirements

As part of the online application, we will need the following:

• Three essays
• CV/Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (one personal and one professional)
• Official college transcripts
• TOEFL result (if required)
• Non-refundable application fee of $120 USD

Program Requirements

The interdisciplinary program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprised of the following:

• Major Requirements:
  • LAWT-LW 10011: MS CRS: Information Systems Security Engineering and Management
  • LAWT-LW 10001: MS CRS: Cybersecurity – Governance and Regulatory Forces
  • LAWT-LW 10003: MS CRS: Cybercrime
  • LAWT-LW 10002: MS CRS: Information Privacy Law Part I
  • LAWT-LW 10004: MS CRS: Integrated Cybersecurity Management
  • LAWT-LW 10010: MS CRS: Network Security
  • LAWT-LW 10005: MS CRS: Cybersecurity - The Evolving Regulatory Landscape
  • LAWT-LW 10006: MS CRS: Information Privacy Law Part II
  • LAWT-LW 10013: MS CRS: Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security
  • LAWT-LW 10007: MS CRS: National Security Issues in Cyberspace
  • LAWT-LW 10008: MS CRS: Innovation Policy Colloquium

Sample Plan of Study

The program is designed to be completed in three semesters:

• 1st Semester/Term:
  • LAWT-LW 10011: MS CRS: Information Systems Security Engineering and Management
  • LAWT-LW 10001: MS CRS: Cybersecurity – Governance and Regulatory Forces
  • LAWT-LW 10003: MS CRS: Cybercrime
  • LAWT-LW 10002: MS CRS: Information Privacy Law Part I
  • LAWT-LW 10004: MS CRS: Integrated Cybersecurity Management
• 2nd Semester/Term:
  • LAWT-LW 10010: MS CRS: Network Security
  • LAWT-LW 10005: MS CRS: Cybersecurity - The Evolving Regulatory Landscape
  • LAWT-LW 10006: MS CRS: Information Privacy Law Part II
  • LAWT-LW 10004: MS CRS: Integrated Cybersecurity Management
• 3rd Semester/Term:
  • LAWT-LW 10013: MS CRS: Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security
  • LAWT-LW 10007: MS CRS: National Security Issues in Cyberspace
  • LAWT-LW 10008: MS CRS: Innovation Policy Colloquium
  • LAWT-LW 10004: MS CRS: Integrated Cybersecurity Management

Learning Outcomes

Students of the MS Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program will gain a comprehensive understanding of integrating the business, regulatory, and technical dimensions of cyber risk management. The program will cultivate the security mindset and lay the foundation for developing a high-reliability IT organization, understanding security concepts from a managerial point of view, including policies and assurances, and recognizing vulnerabilities and exploits.

Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages. Additional academic policies can be found on the School of Law academic policies page.