GRE / Test Scores
Not required. Professional experience and GPA weighted.
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS required. Contact CPS for exact thresholds.
GPA
Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Tuition
≈ USD 67,000–76,000 total program cost.
Statement of Purpose — Professional background in security/intelligence, career goals, motivation
2 letters required. Professional references preferred.
Strong practitioner focus; many students are working professionals. Northeastern's co-op culture means strong industry connections. More accessible admissions standards.
Rolling Admissions — Multiple Start Terms
Check cps.northeastern.edu(est.)
Corporate Security Management
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Strategic Intelligence & Analysis
James Lewis
Cybersecurity & Technology (affiliated CSIS)