PROGRAMS IN CYBERSECURITY

Flexible integration – leverages electives and prerequisite-aligned course sequencing. Undergraduate students complete core CS/IT courses in 1-2 years, then apply them to cybersecurity-focused electives and projects starting in third year.

A Secure Path for the Future at NJIT

Undergraduate Programs:

B.S. in Computer Science

The B.S. in Computer Science builds a rigorous foundation in computing fundamentals, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity, developing the critical thinking and research skills that translate across a rapidly changing field. 

The Cybersecurity concentration builds core foundations in network security and cryptography, then develops depth in secure systems and security practice, with additional breadth in areas such as ethical hacking, forensics, privacy, and mobile security. Graduates learn to recognize threats and apply security principles across modern computing platforms.

Select courses include: Roadmap to Computing, Intro to Computer Science, Learning Algorithms, Programming Language Concepts, Intro to Cryptography, Intro to Counter Hacking Techniques, Smartphone Security and Reliability, Trusted Computing and Secure Architecture

B.S. in Information Technology

The IT discipline addresses the integration, design, deployment, and management of computing and networking resources and services, as well as the development of technology infrastructures in organizations.

Students choosing the Cybersecurity concentration will come to understand the evolution of computer security; applied computer operations and security protocols; data transmission and storage protection methods via cryptography; ways of identifying, understanding and recovering from attacks against computer systems; methods of security breach prevention; network systems availability; applications security, recovery and business continuation procedures; and counter systems penetrations techniques.

Select courses include: Intro to Information Technology (IT), Roadmap to Computing, Intro to Networking Tech, Usable Security and Privacy, Computer and Network Security, Computer Forensic, Digital Crime, IT and the Law, Ethical Hacking for System Administrators

M.S. in Cybersecurity

The M.S. in Cyber Security and Privacy (MS-CSP) provides a strong foundation and advanced technical expertise in security, privacy, and cryptography applied to computer systems, networks, and web applications. Graduates will have broad expertise across these areas, with an option to cover not only technical but also legal, policy, and ethical aspects of security and privacy. Beyond in-depth knowledge of security mechanisms, standards, and state-of-the-art capabilities, they will also be able to design new systems and infrastructure-level security solutions.

Demand in Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity field is experiencing unprecedented growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts an exceptional 33% growth rate for cybersecurity jobs from 2022 to 2032—more than ten times the average growth rate for all U.S. occupations. This surge stems from increasing cyber threats, growing organizational awareness, evolving data protection regulations, and rapid digital transformation. The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence is further intensifying these cybersecurity challenges and expanding the need for skilled professionals in the field.