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School of Diplomacy and International Relations

Master of Science in Homeland Security and Cyber Resilience

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Our interdisciplinary M.S. program will equip you with marketable skills in intelligence, homeland and cyber security, law enforcement leadership, emergency healthcare management and law.  Offered entirely online, this program is designed to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.

The M.S. in Homeland Security and Cyber Resilience offers career-focused coursework in international relations, law, healthcare, education and business. The curriculum for this 30-credit program covers topics such as bioterrorism, risk management, national security and civil defense. Electives allow you to deepen your expertise in areas such as crisis communication, global security and peacebuilding. We welcome both full and part-time students with small, flexible online classes that fit your schedule. Our graduates have gone on to work at prestigious organizations such as USAID, the U.S. Department of Defense, PwC, the International Rescue Committee and the Institute of International Education, among others.

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Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
Professor Margarita Balmaceda, Ph.D.

"The close contact students have with their professors and the School’s administrators is unique. There is a system in place for in-depth mentorship."

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Admissions Requirements

Admission into the School of Diplomacy and International Relations is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. We welcome applicants from a variety of undergraduate majors. Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is generally required. GRE scores are optional.

Deadlines

  • Fall Semester Priority Deadlines

    February 20

    March 31

  • Spring Semester Priority Deadline

    October 31

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International Students Welcome!

Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.

Curriculum Overview

The 30-credit program consists of eight required classes, supplemented by two electives.  The coursework allows you to explore your area of interest, fostering a professional expertise that prepares you for careers in homeland and cyber security.

With an intelligence and cyber security focus, you can choose from diverse courses, such as:

  • Global Health, Bioterrorism and International Security
  • Intelligence
  • Cyber Security Law and Policy
  • Risk Management and Incident Command
  • Crisis Communications
  • Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

The rigorous course of study our students pursue equips them to become the leaders of tomorrow, prepared to make a difference in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to consult with professionals in the field through connections you’ll make with visiting scholars, practitioners, and policy makers.

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"The Institute of NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Sulie Chang offered me a unique experience. I was able to pursue rigorous doctorate research while maintaining a full-time job in the pharmaceutical industry. My doctoral degree not only provided me with a deep understanding of my field of research, but also the skills needed to advance in the industry: analytical thinking and written communication."

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About Seton Hall

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One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.

Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interpro­fessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.

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