Cybersecurity M.S.
Overview
The main objective of the program is to expose students to state-of-the-art concepts and techniques in the area cybersecurity in addition to providing them with the necessary theoretical and technical computational skills.
Goal 1: Be able to pursue their Ph.D. studies in Cybersecurity or related fields.
Outcome 1.1: Identify, formulate, and solve problems encountered when constructing solutions involving cybersecurity and related fields.
Outcome 1.2: Articulate the security and legal aspects of a computing environment.
Goal 2: Succeed as practicing cybersecurity specialists.
Outcome 2.1: Analyze contemporary issues related to the evolving discipline of cybersecurity.
Outcome 2.2: Apply modern skills, techniques, and tools in their professional practice.
The program requires completion of ten graduate courses (30 credits):
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Courses | ||
CSC 665 | Intro to Cybercrime | 3 |
CSC 627 | Introduction to Security | 3 |
CSC 628 | Advanced Security | 3 |
CSC 644 | Security in Mobile App Design | 3 |
CSC 645 | Intro to Ethical Hacking | 3 |
Choose 5 Elective Courses | 15 | |
Network Forensics | ||
Database Systems | ||
Intro to Soc Net Anlys and Mdl | ||
Social Network Security Issues | ||
Info Security Mgmt Systems | ||
Incident Response Management | ||
Applied Digital Forensics | ||
Research Project I | ||
Total Hours | 30 |
A student who receives a grade lower than a B in any core course must retake the course.