Applicant Profile
The Cybersecurity M.S. Program welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds. Due to the technical nature of the degree, all candidates will need to demonstrate proficiency in 4 fields (see below), and applicants for graduate programs in the Grove School of Engineering must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Program Advisor with questions on their applications.
General Application Criteria:
• Completed bachelor’s degree by program start
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• GRE Not Required
Program Prerequisites
For Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Electrical Engineering Majors
No additional coursework necessary
For Applicants with Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Fields
Candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of:
- Calculus
- Probability & Statistics
- A Programming Language
- (C++ or Python recommended)
- Data Structures/Algorithms
Bridging Options
Option #1: Conditional Admission
Conditional admission can be offered to strong candidates lacking prerequisite coursework. For those applicants, full admission to the program would be contingent upon successful completion of the required coursework at City College or another accredited college or university. Please contact the Program Advisor with questions.
Option #2: Completing Missing Coursework at an Accredited Institution of Higher Education
Candidates lacking prerequisite coursework can take the missing class(es) for credit at any accredited institution of higher education. To be counted, a minimum B grade must be earned.
Last Updated: 03/11/2026 15:16