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Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Align (STEM)

Northeastern University - Boston Campus

USA,Massachusetts

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30 Months

Duration

CAD 29,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Align (STEM)

Program Overview

Join one of the best cybersecurity graduate programs for nonmajors and earn your degree in 2.5–3 years. No matter your background, the Align Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides you with the necessary computer science foundation to pivot to the burgeoning cybersecurity industry.

After completing two semesters of graduate bridge courses, you'll continue on in the cybersecurity master’s program, taking technical and contextual courses that prepare you to assess and manage information security risks. A capstone project and a paid, full-time four-to-eight-month co-op/internship proves your mastery and gives you applied experience.

Where research and tech converge

Boston is one of the best college towns in America, as well as a hub for healthcare, education, finance, business, biotechnology, and the life sciences. There are many opportunities to conduct research and participate in co-ops or internships.

Home to more than 200 cyber companies and 160+ AI companies, Boston is a rich employment market. Healthcare is a particular focus here, with leading research hospitals interested in using AI, robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to address medical challenges safely and securely.

Experiential learning drives impressive career outcomes

Program graduates are in demand by Khoury College’s 700+ industry partners. Graduates work in some of the most competitive tech companies in the country—including Raytheon, Rapid7, and Amazon.

Boston ranked in the top 10 for tech talent in North America since 2019 (CBRE)
$132,135 average annual salary for cybersecurity positions in Boston (ZipRecruiter, 2023)
Positions such as cybersecurity master or online cybersecurity consultant can pay even more in Boston—up to 16.1% more (ZipRecruiter, 2023)

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

30 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern University - Boston Campus

CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Students who register within the first week of registration opening could qualify for a generous $1,000 scholarship.
We kindly request that you reach out to admitted students to ensure they are aware of this opportunity. This initiative applies to all colleges and programs, including Master's, Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's Completion, Undergrad Certificate, and Professional Doctorate programs. This initiative is applicable from June 6th to June 30th, 2024. Additionally, students who enrolled after May 20th and have not yet registered are also eligible to participate.+

Winter/Spring (January) 2025 Scholarship Update

All scholarships are applicable to Masters and Grad Certs only
The 5% Global Learner Award is added to student records at time of application submission
The 2% + Free Grad Learning Enrichment Badge will be applied after add/drop date
The 15-20% January 2025 Tuition Scholarships (Seattle, Silicon Valley, Oakland only) are added in Slate after the student has been admitted but before their award letter has been released
These scholarships are set up to max out at a total combined scholarship value of 50% - so if someone comes through the system with combined value at 40% already, they will only get 10% of the campus scholarship to max them at 50%.
These scholarship offerings are NOT deferrable to another term.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.