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Cybersecurity

Format & Location

Online

School/College

School of Engineering and Computing
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Start Dates

Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

12-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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With online threats mounting and the stakes of cybersecurity rising, the demand has never been higher for leaders who can design, direct, and manage the implementation of secure systems.

What You'll Learn and Do 

Train practically in an in-demand field.

Develop the knowledge and technical expertise you need to step into the workforce. In this program, you’ll take part in real-life simulations through Fairfield’s fully remote Cybersecurity Lab and participate in a capstone that will challenge you to address cyber threats businesses are preparing to face.

This master’s in cybersecurity program will also introduce you to a number of industry-recognized certifications.

Find opportunity through industry relations.

Build meaningful relationships with engineering professionals throughout your time in the program. Industry partnerships and affiliations result in a high employment rate for Fairfield’s engineering graduates in all sectors of business, government, and academia. For candidates with an MS, cybersecurity jobs are both lucrative and numerous. Potential career placements for those with a master’s in cybersecurity include cybersecurity companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and banking and financial institutions.

Learn with integrity and understand social responsibility.

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Outsmart hackers with advanced technical competencies.

This Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCYB) Program equips students with the knowledge and technical competencies they need to think like -- and outsmart -- hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities.

Video Poster

Phishing, Smishing and Ransomware Prevention

With new and more sophisticated threats evolving at an unprecedented rate, businesses are becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks than ever before. In this live webinar recording, Fairfield University's School of Engineering and a panel of cybersecurity experts discuss the most effective ways to identify and protect against phishing, smishing, and ransomware scams.

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Course Requirements

MS in Cybersecurity

30 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Accreditations

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The School of Engineering and Computing at Fairfield University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency, effective through 2030. The result of a three-year application process, this prestigious designation recognizes the University’s commitment to cybersecurity education and its role in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure.

Learn From Industry Experts

The faculty in Fairfield’s Master of Cybersecurity Program have decades of experience in the field. Their work has included leading corporate information security teams, engineering web-based and native applications, and investigating international technology information crimes. Benefit from their insights and guidance as you work toward your MS in cybersecurity.

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Mirco Speretta
Mirco Speretta
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your master’s in cybersecurity.

The MS in Cybersecurity is taught by professionals in the field so students can engage in solutions to real life cybercriminal attacks. With supportive faculty teaching the latest technological trends, we learn hands-on fraud and threat prevention strategies in the classroom that can be applied immediately in the workplace."

– Connor Gayle ’24

Latest Cybersecurity News

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Fairfield’s Commitment to Cybersecurity Education Earns NSA Designation

This spring, the School of Engineering and Computing was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency.

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Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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