Master’s Program FAQ

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.5, is required for admission to this degree program. You may enroll in this program pending the completion of your current bachelor’s degree. Successful applicants will typically have a B.S. degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or have considerable professional experience in IT. A transcript and/or a resume should be supplied to satisfy either of these requirements.

You’ll also provide a Personal Statement as part of your admission process – a brief essay that details your qualifications and interest in the program and how it will enable you to accomplish your professional goals.

The program has a carefully crafted blend of advanced technical education with leadership and management skills. The curriculum balances crucial enterprise cybersecurity knowledge with mastery of business and management skills preparing you to be a cybersecurity leader in your organization.

Courses are taught by professional practitioners and leaders in the field with advanced certifications (PMP, CISSP, etc.) who bring real life examples into the classroom.

The program builds on technical knowledge students already possess so that graduates are comfortable in many of an organization’s technical leadership roles. Graduates are ready for roles as Project Manager, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Courses are focused on practical, real-world scenarios to convey the skills and concepts.

Our curriculum builds a long-term, adaptable base of leadership skills to fuel your career advancement.A curriculum based on the CISSP certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Ten-week long courses keep you focused and are easier to digest, and enable you to finish your Master’s degree in as little as 18 months.

Ability to take the courses in the classroom or online (most cybersecurity programs are online only)

A rich virtual environment (SkyTap) for simulations and practical exercises.

Graduates are given the tools to make decisions that support the strategic goals of the organization.

24×7 technical support by email, chat or phone helps you work on your schedule.

You will have the opportunity to choose courses that are online or on-campus. You can mix them up any way you like to create a schedule that works for you and fits into your personal and professional life. The entire program can be completed completely online, though on-campus options exist for most courses as well.

The New England Tech Master of Science in Cybersecurity Defense is designed to prepare IT professionals for advancement into management and senior management roles. The program builds essential knowledge of technical themes in enterprise IT, while also providing the core business administration, management and leadership skills that IT managers need.

Students who earn less than a C in any course will be required to re-take the course the next time it is offered. If the student does not earn a C or better in a course after the second attempt, he/she will be dismissed from the MSCD program. Students will only be allowed to re-take two courses.

Yes. You are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 throughout the program. The minimum passing grade for a course in the MSCD program is a C (73%).

Yes. You will need to write a personal statement as part of your admission process that details your interest in the program and how it will enable you to accomplish your professional goals.

Yes, you will need a 2.5 grade point average in your undergraduate program to enter the Master’s of Cybersecurity Defense program.

Yes. A B.S. degree in computer science, information technology or a related field from an accredited institution is required for before beginning this degree program. You may enroll in this program pending the completion of your current B.S. degree. Significant professional experience may be considered in lieu of an appropriate degree. A transcript and/or a resume should be supplied to satisfy either of these requirements.

Students entering the program will be eligible for various forms of financial aid, including loans, if they take at least 4 credits per term.

Transfer credit for appropriate courses taken at accredited institutions will be considered for courses in which the student has earned a “B” or above. An official transcript from the other institution must be received before the end of the first week of the term for transfer credit to be granted for courses to be taken during that term. Students may transfer no more than 4 credits (one course).

If you choose the on-campus course option, your course will meet in the evening, once a week from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Classes will usually take place at the main campus in East Greenwich, RI.

At the beginning of each term you will receive a detailed schedule giving the exact time and location of all your classes. The university requires that all students be prepared to take classes and receive services at any of NEIT’s locations where the appropriate classes and services are offered.