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):

Core Courses
CSC 665Intro to Cybercrime3
CSC 627Introduction to Security3
CSC 628Advanced Security3
CSC 644Security in Mobile App Design3
CSC 645Intro to Ethical Hacking3
Choose 5 Elective Courses15
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 Hours30

A student who receives a grade lower than a B in any core course must retake the course.