Information Technology/Cybersecurity (Combined BS/MS)

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This 5-year degree program combines our Information Technology (BS) and Cybersecurity (MS) programs. The information technology curriculum prepares students for the study, design, development, implementation, testing and support of applications of computing and communication technologies to solve the major challenges in today’s business, industry or government work environments.

The primary objective of the MS degree in Cybersecurity is to train students on a broad range of security related topics with hands-on experience and preparing them to be part of next generation Cybersecurity workforce to meet the growing demand for Cybersecurity professionals in industry, academia and government agencies. In addition, students will have a unique opportunity of doing research on related security projects.

BS in Information Technology

MS in Cybersecurity

Application Requirements

  • Application Deadline: Rolling admission
  • Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete

Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to submit a traditional application to their graduate program of interest. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.

Contact

If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

Graduate Admissions Office

Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.

Vaibhav Anu

Professor