Cybersecurity threats now cost the U.S. billions annually, and demand for highly trained defenders is growing rapidly. At Pace, your master’s degree will be STEM‑designated, and you’ll under experienced faculty who are active in research and grants. Pace’s Seidenberg School also holds the NSA/DHS designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, underscoring the program’s rigor and relevance.

What You’ll Learn & How You’ll Grow
Over 30 credits — typically completed in 24 months in either full‑ or part‑time format — you’ll build both breadth and depth in cybersecurity. Core courses include topics such as network security, ethical hacking and penetration testing, malware analysis and reverse engineering, information security management, and disaster recovery planning. The degree culminates in a capstone project where you’ll apply your learning to real‐world challenges. Whether you take classes in person (New York City or Westchester) or online, you’ll have access to specialized labs, mentorship, and collaboration with faculty who bring real‑world experience into the classroom.

The program includes two optional concentrations: Cyber Operations and Cybersecurity Leadership.

• The Cyber Operations track emphasizes the technical dimensions of cybersecurity, including system protection, cyber reconnaissance, and offensive/defensive tactics in cyberspace.
• The Cybersecurity Leadership concentration equips students for executive roles — such as Chief Information Security Officer — by combining technical knowledge with training in policy, governance, and risk management.

Students who choose not to pursue a concentration can tailor their education by selecting electives from a curated list of specialized cybersecurity topics.

Don’t have a bachelor’s degree in technology? Students who do not fulfill the prerequisites for the program may be required to take up to three bridge courses before starting the core courses. This course will cover everything you need to know before starting the master’s program and set you up for success.

View the curriculum worksheet (PDF)

Admission Requirements 

Candidates are required to hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is preferred, though we use a qualitative approach when looking at applications.  

Admission Materials 

• Completed online application 

• Resume 
• Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional) 
• Personal statement 
• Prerequisite courses or bridge courses upon entering the program 
• Official college/university transcripts from all previously attended institutions 

• GRE and GMAT scores are not required. 

Resume 

The resume should call out a student’s experience in the field, with a focus on prerequisite courses.  

Personal Statement 

The personal statement should be one page and no more than 750 words. It is an opportunity to provide an overview of yourself as a student including what your goals might be, why you want to pursue the MS in Computer Science, and why Pace is appealing. Students can also use the personal statement to demonstrate how their personal and professional growth builds upon their qualifications.  

Transcripts can be sent to: 

Pace University
Graduate Admission Office
Graduate Application Processing Center
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 1003

Digital Transcripts can be sent to: 

Pace University
graduateadmission@pace.edu