Computer Science, M.S., Cybersecurity Concentration

Program Description

The Cybersecurity concentration offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity such as netwok security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and other related areas.  It will provide the students with the necessary skills and knowledge in keeping computer systems and electronic data safe.

Admission Standards and Criteria

To apply for admission into the M.S. in Computer Science Program, Data Science Concentration, applicants must have an equivalent of 4-year bachelors degree. They must submit documentation as outlined in the graduate admissions section.

Depending on background, an applicant may be admitted into the graduate program and be required to complete undergraduate prerequisites as determined by the graduate program chair. Students are required to have sufficient background in both Probability and Statistics for Data Science and Database Design principles as foundational knowledge for this certificate program. This background will be gained by completion of the core courses.

Core Courses - 18 Credits

• CSC 7013 - Advanced Mathematics for Computer Scientists
• CSC 7014 - The Practice of Computer Programming
• CSC 7050 - Theory of Computation
• CSC 7132 - Operating Systems and Networking
• CSC 7400 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• CSC 8050 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Concentration Courses - 4 Courses

• CSC 7150 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
• CSC 8025 - Computer & Network Security
• CSC 8026 - Ethical Hacking
• CSC 8027 - Digital Forensics

Elective (one three credit hour course approved by advisor)

one three credit hour course approved by advisor

Total for Degree: 33 Credits