Cybersecurity and Public Policy
Integrate technology and policy at Tufts and focus on international issues and responses in a wide variety of in-depth cybersecurity policy focus areas, ranging from development to national security.

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M.S. in Cybersecurity and Public Policy
The Tufts University M.S. in Cybersecurity and Public Policy is an innovative on-campus master’s degree offered jointly by The Fletcher School and the Department of Computer Science in the Tufts School of Engineering. Graduates will be able to help organizations analyze policies for reducing risk and improving security, identify and manage cyber risk, and recover from cyber-attacks. Learn more and view the program brochure.
Watch Susan Landau, Director of the M.S. Program in Cybersecurity and Public Policy, discuss the degree program.
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Application Deadlines
For deadline information, visit https://asegrad.tufts.edu/admissions/application-deadlines
Students with an interest in cybersecurity policy and a background in either policy or technology are encouraged to apply. Prospective students should have a solid background in computer science (major, strong minor, or the equivalent) or an undergraduate or advanced degree in economics, international relations, law, political science, or a related field.
Students must have taken an introductory course in computer programming before enrolling in the program. This is not an admissions requirement to be accepted into the program but is an entrance requirement – if a student is accepted into the program before they have taken an introductory course in computer programming, they must take the course before starting the program. The course can include programming in C++, Python, or Java, but should not be Javascript based. The course needs to teach not only programming, but also introduce algorithmic thinking and data structures.
Application Requirements:
> Application Fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
> GRE scores not required
> Portfolio (optional)
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