The Master of Science degree in Cyber Security is designed to equip scholars with the advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving field of cyber security.
With a curriculum built on industry best practices and informed by the latest research, graduates of the Master of Science in Cyber Security program will be prepared to take on key roles in cybersecurity management, threat analysis, information assurance, and other critical areas. Graduates will leave the program with the confidence and competence to tackle the most pressing cyber security challenges of our digital age.
CURRICULUM
The Master of Science in Cyber Security requires a completion of 35 credit hours and will be delivered through online channels using an asynchronous format. Online courses are 8 weeks.
Prerequisite Courses – necessary without BS in computer science or related field (11 hours)
CSCI 206 - Fundamentals of Programming
CSCI 207 - Intro to Object Oriented Programming
CSCI 208 - Introduction to Information Assurance
Core Courses (12 credits)
CSCI 501 - Building Secure Software
CSCI 503 - Computer Crime and Forensics
CSCI 502 - Ethical Hacking
CSCI 504 - Information Security Principles
Elective Courses (15 hours)
Choose from
CSCI 505 - Web Security
CSCI 506 - Introduction to Cryptography
CSCI 507 - Network Systems Security
CSCI 596 - Directed study and research I
CSCI 597 - Directed study and research II
CSCI 508 - Secure database systems
CSCI 509 - Software Security
Capstone Research (6 hours)
Seminar Courses (2 hours)
CSCI 591 - Seminar I
CSCI 592 - Seminar II
CSCI 598 - Research I
CSCI 599 - Research II
The Master of Science in Cyber Security requires a completion of 35 credit hours and will be delivered through online channels using an asynchronous format. Online courses are 8 weeks.
Prerequisite Courses – necessary without BS in computer science or related field (11 hours)
CSCI 206 - Fundamentals of Programming
CSCI 207 - Intro to Object Oriented Programming
CSCI 208 - Introduction to Information Assurance
Core Courses (12 credits)
CSCI 501 - Building Secure Software
CSCI 503 - Computer Crime and Forensics
CSCI 502 - Ethical Hacking
CSCI 504 - Information Security Principles
Elective Courses (15 hours)
Choose from
CSCI 505 - Web Security
CSCI 506 - Introduction to Cryptography
CSCI 507 - Network Systems Security
CSCI 596 - Directed study and research I
CSCI 597 - Directed study and research II
CSCI 508 - Secure database systems
CSCI 509 - Software Security
Capstone Research (6 hours)
Seminar Courses (2 hours)
CSCI 591 - Seminar I
CSCI 592 - Seminar II
CSCI 598 - Research I
CSCI 599 - Research II
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in Cyber Security program must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Applicants not meeting this requirement must take prerequisite courses
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Three letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or professionals who can speak to the applicant's academic abilities and potential for success
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
- A TOEFL score of 80 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (International students)