Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS) – Online 

(Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents Only)

Requirements 

You must possess the following credentials in order to be considered* for the Online Cybersecurity program at New York Tech-Vancouver. Please be advised that the Online Cybersecurity program is offered to Canadian citizens or permanent residents only.: 

  • Four–year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university. 
    • NOTE: For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, we offer a flexible pathway to complete the required prerequisite courses to make you eligible to apply to the data science program. 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 
  • Minimum GRE score of 295 (if required). 
  • English Language Requirements: All applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 
    • Hold a diploma or degree from a recognized college or university where the language of instruction and examination was in English in a country where English is the primary language.  
    • Submit an English language proficiency score report from a recognized organization (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT/Home Edition, PTE).
    • Successful completion of the University Pathway Program from one of our partner schools to simplify your transition from a language school to New York Tech-Vancouver campus.

Applicants with an overall GPA between 2.85 and 2.99 may, at the discretion of the Vancouver program dean, be admitted into the program. Reasons for discretionary admission include but are not limited to: 

  • Submission of official GRE test scores of a minimum of 295, with a minimum percentile rank of 75 percent in quantitative reasoning  
  • Completion of a relevant master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0  
  • Prior work experience (minimum 2 years in the related field)  

**Minimum requirements. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program has a limited number of seats and only the best applicants will be admitted to the program. 

For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field: 

New York Institute of Technology-Vancouver is committed to empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals while maintaining high standards of excellence. Aspiring students interested in our computing-based graduate programs who do not yet meet the admission criteria may be eligible for conditional admission. 

Students who lack a bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT engineering, or sufficient coverage of the necessary math courses, will receive a letter from the associate dean outlining the specific foundation courses required for admission. Students may be required to take one-to-two additional on-campus prerequisite courses. 

Conditional Admission – Prerequisites

All New York Tech-Vancouver applications are done online and require a non-refundable $50 USD application fee. In addition, you will also be asked to upload the following documents: 

  • Completed online application. 
  • Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency 
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT/Home Edition, PTE). 
  • Bachelor’s degree completion certificate. 
  • Semester-by-semester transcripts for all four years of your bachelor’s degree. 
  • 1–2 page Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV). 
  • Statement of Purpose (recommended). 
  • Any transcripts or certificates received beyond your bachelor’s degree program. 
  • A copy of your GRE score (may be required for some applicants).  
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  • Fall 2025: January 3, 2025 

*Dates are subject to change. 

  • Fall 2025: June 30, 2025 (estimated) 

*Dates are subject to change. Programs will close as soon as they are filled. Applications may be deferred by the admissions office to the next available term when programs are full. 

Admissions Office 
New York Tech-Vancouver Campus 
2925 Virtual Way, Suite 310 
BC V5M 4X5, Canada 
604.639.0942 
vancouverinfo@nyit.edu