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 online or in a hybrid format.

Students will earn a MS degree upon completion of 30 credit hours consisting of a 3 credit hour course in cyber security fundamentals, 15 credit hours in 5 core cyber security courses, 9 credit hours of further study in 3 elective cyber security subjects, and a 3 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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