Master in Homeland Security (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are available upon request through the programme's information form..

The programme is delivered 100% online and allows students to complete the degree part-time or full-time over two to four years. It offers three specialized tracks in Cyber, Emergency Management, and Open Study. Students engage with coursework in public sector management, intelligence strategies, critical infrastructure protection, and computer forensics. The curriculum is aligned with the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) standards and includes access to CHDS digital resources.

Focus areas include Cyber, Emergency Management, Open Study.

The programme requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, track-specific electives, and a capstone project. Students take nine to twelve credits per semester and have up to ten years to complete the degree.

Graduates enter roles in emergency management, cybersecurity, public safety, intelligence analysis, and homeland security policy within government agencies, private sector organizations, and non-profits.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include transcripts, a resume, and a personal statement. No standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, part-time or full-time, with a typical duration of two to four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Pace University has grown into a university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online study across several settings. Its academic areas include business, nursing, computer science, game development, cybersecurity, law, and arts and entertainment management. Students learn through practical experiences that include internships, co-ops, practicums, field experiences, and clinicals. Connections with global partners provide additional opportunities beyond regular coursework.

The university offers distinct experiences in New York City, Westchester County, at the Haub Law Campus in White Plains, and through Pace Online. The New York City Campus places students near Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Silicon Alley, while the Westchester Campus provides a traditional college setting and is home to Pace Athletics. Haub Law includes faculty, centers, and clinics, with a focus on environmental law. Pace Online supports students who are not studying physically on campus. International students should consider which setting best fits their program and goals. Locations in New York and the surrounding metropolitan area connect students with internships, clinical placements, and research opportunities. Students can also pursue international and professional experiences through programs such as the NYC Design Factory, which links participants with teams in the Design Factory Global Network.