The Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) program is a professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership positions in cyberspace security.

Schedule

Courses are 3 credit hours and are offered in eight-week terms one night a week on ground, online, or e-synchronously.

Students will earn an MS degree upon completion of 37 credit hours consisting of a 3 credit hour course in cyber security fundamentals, 6 credit hours in two foundational business courses, 21 credit hours in seven core cyber security courses, 3 credit hours of further study in an elective cyber security subject, and a 4 credit hour Capstone course.

Admission 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

Degree Awarded

Master of Science

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