Fall start only. Spring admission is available for part-time candidates only.
Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, all applicants to the MS Cybersecurity program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in cybersecurity, network and computer security or a related field from an accredited university or college. In addition, coursework in each of the following areas is required:
- computing fundamentals
- UNIX/linux programming
- computer organization
- networking of information systems
- discrete math
- calculus
- statistics.
Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with deficiencies in any area may be required to take appropriate pre-requisite coursework beyond the 33 graduate credit hours required for the MS program. Required pre-requisite coursework can be determined before the time of admission. Pre-requisite coursework is required to be completed before starting the graduate program.
View International Admission Requirements
Application Materials Checklist To apply submit the following materials to the SUNY Polytechnic Institute Graduate Admissions Office, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502:
- Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee*
- Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
- One academic or professional recommendation: Please share our Graduate Recommendation Form link with your recommender for electronic submission of a reference for you
- Résumé (can be submitted via email to graduate@sunypoly.edu)
*The application fee is waived for military veterans, active-duty military, reserve and guard members, and their spouses and dependents; SUNY Poly alumni; and current matriculated students.
The GRE is required for International Applicants.
