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The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is intended for individuals who desire to acquire additional cybersecurity knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to pursue new or advance existing careers in cybersecurity. The program is also designed for individuals who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in cybersecurity or related fields. The program focuses on the managerial and technical perspectives of cybersecurity through extensive use of case-studies and hands-on lab exercises.
Total Program Credits: 30
Matriculation Requirements: | |||
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Discipline Core Requirements: | 21 Credits | ||
IT 6300 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 | |
IT 6330 | Cybersecurity Operations | 3 | |
IT 6350 | Law/Ethics/Privacy in Cybersecurity | 3 | |
IT 6370 | Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment | 3 | |
IT 6740 | Advanced Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 | |
IT 6770 | Cybersecurity Management | 3 | |
IT 6900 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | ||
IT 6660 | Advanced Network Forensics (3.0) | ||
IT 6750 | Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis (3.0) | ||
IT 6780 | Secure Coding (3.0) | ||
INFO 6420 | Web and Mobile Application Security (3.0) | ||
or other departmental approved electives |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IT 6300 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
IT 6330 | Cybersecurity Operations | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IT 6740 | Advanced Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
IT 6350 | Law/Ethics/Privacy in Cybersecurity | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IT 6370 | Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment | 3 |
IT 6770 | Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IT 6900 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Degree total: | 30 |
The Cybersecurity Graduate Programs are in the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Cybersecurity Graduate Programs, visit their website.