MSc in Cyber Security
The Master of Science in Cyber Security program teaches students to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and information systems that support modern organizations. The program focuses on both the fundamentals of information systems as well as advanced topics in areas such as network security, cryptography, risk management, security governance, business continuity, security architecture, physical security and critical infrastructures.
Program Learning Goals
Cyber security strategy, and how to organize and set a strategic direction for an organization to best prepare itself for operations in a contested environment.
Cyber security business services, including but not limited to acquisition, procurement, policy, human resources, and budgeting.
Cyber security management, that focuses on decision making, trade-offs, requirements building, team building, leading, and other human factors not often taught in traditional programs.
Potential Careers
Security Administrator
Security Analyst
Security Architect
Security Auditor
Security Consultant
Security Engineer
Security Manager
Security Software Developer
Security Specialist
Network Security Engineer
Information Technology Security Analyst
Cyber Security Program Requirements
Students have a wide range of courses to choose from throughout their four years of study. To view a full listing of available courses, please see the sections below:
CYBER SECURITY CORE REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credit |
| CMPS 502 | Cyber Security | 3 | |
| CMPS 515 | Network Security & Cryptography | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| CMPS 514 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| CMPS 564 | Information Security Management | CMPS 515 | 3 |
| CMPS 578 | Cyber Security Law | 3 | |
| CAPS 621 | Capstone Project | All Core | 3 |
| BGDA 522 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
CYBER SECURITY CORE ELECTIVES
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credit |
| BGDA 501 | Introduction to Big Data | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| BGDA 510 | Data Mining | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| BGDA 511 | Big Data and Analytics | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| BGDA 513 | Artificial Intelligence | BGDA 511 | 3 |
| BGDA 521 | Technology Management | BGDA 510 | 3 |
| CMPS 517 | Computer Forensics | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| CMPS 524 | Computer Networks and Mobile Communications | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| CMPS 618 | Penetration Testing | CMPS 564 | 3 |
| CMPS 623 | Web Application Security | CMPS 564 | 3 |
| CMPS 627 | Wireless Sensor Network | CMPS 524 | 3 |
| CMPS 630 | Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition | CMPS 524 | 3 |
To view sample course outlines for the Master of Science in Cyber Security Program, please click here to download.
