Program Mission

The mission of New York Institute of Technology is to provide career-oriented professional education, provide opportunities to qualified students, and support applications-oriented research. Consistent with this mission, the primary goals of the Master of Science in Information, Network, and Computer Security program are to produce a versatile graduate capable of professional growth, and prepared to pursue advanced studies and contribute to society at large.

Program Educational Objectives

During the first few years of graduation, graduates are expected to:

1. Be successful in Information, Network and Computer Security or their chosen career path.
2. Engage in life-long learning and professional development through graduate studies and active participation in professional organizations.
3. Be able to interact effectively with others in a collaborative team-oriented manner on the management and execution of a project.
4. Function as a responsible member of society with a willingness to assume a leadership role in the workplace and in the community at large with an understanding of the social, ethical and economic impact of their work at the local and global level.

Program Outcomes

To support the Program Educational Outcomes, the curriculum has been developed to satisfy specific intended Program Outcomes (POs) which describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Upon graduation, students are expected to demonstrate:

1. A comprehensive background in operating systems.
2. A comprehensive background in algorithm concepts.
3. An understanding of cyber law and risk analysis.
4. Proficiency in concepts and applications of computer security topics.
5. Proficiency in specific areas of specialization related to computer security.
6. Proficiency in analyzing, designing, and evaluating a complex computer security system.
7. A comprehensive knowledge of topics in mathematics and stochastic processes.