The Master of Science in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) offered by the SUNY Old Westbury School of Education is designed as a path to professional teacher certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).

Forensic Accounting, M.S. A 2016 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners discovered that organizations around the world lose an average of five percent of annual revenues to instances of occupational fraud and abuse. This growing global issue is fueling a demand for professionals with the skills and preparation to identify fraud when it occurs and to inform decision-making processes and develop procedures to protect against it. This M.S. in Forensic Accounting at SUNY Old Westbury is the first graduate degree in this specific field to be offered on Long Island. The SUNY Old Westbury Master of Science in Forensic Accounting is a 30-credit program for students seeking a career in this fast-growing arena as a forensic accountant or fraud examiner. Offered over a three-semester arc in one calendar year, the program enables students to meet the 150-credit hour requirement to qualify for CPA licensure in New York State. In addition, the program will provide students with a foundation for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam. Career Paths The potential impacts of fraud have virtually no bounds. The need for trained forensic accounting professionals exists in any organization that must protect security for its intangible assets, uphold its fiduciary duty, and enforce the law. The list of industries in need of professionals with this education includes public accounting firms, consulting firms specializing in risk consulting and forensic accounting services, law firms, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, financial institutions, government organizations, and more. The United States Department of Labor reports that the fields of accounting and financial/fraud examination will experience job growth of 10 percent by 2026. Students graduating from the M.S. in Forensic Accounting program will be prepared to service this growing need by: Demonstrating a broad and in-depth understanding of laws, practice standards, and approaches applicable to forensic accounting Recognizing ethical dilemmas and achieve resolutions in a socially and professionally responsible manners Demonstrating the ability to operate and lead in challenging positions in a competitive global financial environment. Being effective communicators Having developed extensive research skills

Data Science, M.S. Many professions leverage statistical analysis, operations research, or other approaches to data analysis. - Meta S. Brown, Creator Storytelling for Data Analysis Data science is a significant component in decision-making models used by executives and managers in organizations of nearly every size, structure, and industry. Through its interdisciplinary structure, the SUNY Old Westbury Data Science program prepares students to solve problems in a broad array of application areas by providing students with both the scientific training and business skills necessary to advance and succeed, particularly in a STEM career field. This degree is specifically designed as a hybrid degree combining a rigorous data science-based curriculum with courses that provide other industry-relevant skill sets. Its foundation is in data management. Its methods are statistics, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Program Description The 36-credit interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree provides a strong background in data science methodologies. The program has a strong emphasis on the areas of programming, data management, data mining, machine learning, and statistics. The degree culminates in a course in project management, a real-world internship experience, and a two-semester capstone Data Science Project. Data science technologies have completely changed the way businesses do strategic planning to manage their operations more efficiently and to serve their customers more effectively. These developments have created tremendous opportunities for innovation by tapping the enormous potential for the benefit of society. Graduates will be prepared to participate in these innovative opportunities.

The M.S. in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) provides a pathway for initial /professional certification in Special Education in New York State.

The Master of Science in Computer Science provides you with a comprehensive background in algorithms, computational theory, computer architecture, operating systems, compiler design, and software-based systems; advanced topics in computer architecture, illustrated by case studies from classic to modern processors, including large-scale computer systems. and much more. Our Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center in Long Island offers you the opportunity to join research projects in areas such as cybersecurity, health care, and energy.

In the Master of Science in Cybersecurity, you will critically evaluate various technical/architectural solutions to limit risk, mitigate the effects of hostile action, and recover from attacks; design, implement and maintain software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems; oversee the information life cycle of an organization, including planning, acquisition, and implementation of secure infrastructures and study algorithm concepts, computer forensics, risk management, and legal issues, and intrusion detection and hacker exploits. Our Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) in Long Island offers you the opportunity to join research projects in areas such as cybersecurity, health care, and energy.

NYIT’s innovative Mechanical Engineering, M.S. program combines fundamental concepts with modern applications. Our labs and facilities, including our Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center and Fabrication Rapid Prototyping Lab, provide state-of-the-art space for research in bioengineering, assistive technologies, energy, and other related areas. Our 30-credit curriculum offers both thesis and project-based non-thesis options. Both provide the chance to present work at major conferences and publish your findings alongside our faculty experts in peer-reviewed journals.

Our graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering provides you with comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in areas such as Advanced mathematics and stochastic processes; linear systems and digital communications; computer architecture and system design, etc. Our Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center in Long Island offers you the opportunity to join research projects in areas such as cybersecurity, health care, and energy.

Our master’s program in bioengineering combines coursework in engineering theory, life sciences, and entrepreneurship to give you the analytical and practical tools to succeed in the biotechnology and bioengineering industries. We incorporate both didactic classroom lecture and laboratory experience, infusing discipline-specific topics with hands-on research, workshops with leaders in the field, and professional networking opportunities.

Our networked world is drowning in data, affecting the way business, government, science, and healthcare are conducted. The NYIT Data Science, M.S. is designed to help professionals and researchers sort through this data tsunami, by providing a fundamental understanding of the methods and algorithms of data science.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Literacy Education is designed as a pathway to professional certification in Literacy at either the childhood (B-6) or adolescence (5-12) levels, or both.