The Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) program is a professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership positions in cyberspace security.
Schedule
Many courses are three credit hours and are offered in eight-week terms, either fully online or in a hybrid format.
Students will earn a MS degree upon completion of 37 credit hours consisting of a 3-credit hour course in cyber security fundamentals, 6 credit hours in 2 foundational business courses, 21 credit hours in 7 core cyber security courses, 3 credit hours of further study in 1 elective cyber security subject, and a 4 credit hour Capstone course.
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Science
CONTACT
Jonathan Lanning, Program Director
316-295-5906
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated under the Graduate Admissions Policy, the requirements for admission to the MSCS program are as follows:
- Two letters of recommendation: one employer, one personal.
- Completion of the program interview process and written approval of admission by the program director after review of the admission requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution which includes topical coverage consistent with NSA CAE Core Knowledge Unit Requirements to include a minimum of 3 credit hours with a C or better:
- Basic Data Analysis
- Basic Scripting or Introductory Programming
- Fundamental Security Design Principles
- Introductory Cryptography
- Network Technology & Protocols
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Programming
- IT Systems Components
- Networking Concepts
- System Administration
- Databases
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