Cyber Security (MS) Degree Requirements

Master of Science

With the rise in cybercrime in the US, the need for professionals to protect against ever increasing cyber security risks, stay current with rapid technology changes, and understand changing compliance requirements has become essential across organizations. Graduates of the Master of Science in Cyber Security program will gain competence in managing the design, oversight and assessment of information security for an enterprise with a focus on the human element of information security. The degree program will focus on five key areas of competence: information security governance, information security risk and compliance, information security program creation and management, information security incidence response and business continuity, and leadership/collaboration and communication. The Master of Science in Cyber Security program is designed for students who want to meet the challenges posed by security threats, learn to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data, and develop risk management and mitigation strategies. Graduates of this program will be prepared for a wide range of careers in the security field as managers, analysts, developers, or administrators of varying aspects of information security and assurance.

The Cyber Security (MS) program contains 11 identified courses across 3 requirement categories. The prerequisite data currently includes 7 known course relationships.