Cyber Security, MS
The Master of Science in Cyber Security provides a broad, interdisciplinary information assurance education designed to prepare graduates to defend, protect, and sustain secure information systems in today’s complex digital environment. The program emphasizes both technical depth and professional responsibility, developing the skills needed to design, implement, and maintain secure systems while applying ethical decision‑making and security best practices across diverse organizational settings.
What can you do with this degree?
- Pursue roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer, or Information Security Specialist, helping organizations defend networks, systems, and data.
- Advance into Information Assurance and Risk Management positions focused on security governance, controls, and organizational resilience.
- Support security operations in government, defense, healthcare, finance, and other sectors where secure information systems are mission‑critical.
- Prepare for leadership pathways in cybersecurity programs by combining technical security expertise with ethical, professional practice and continued professional development.
Course Curriculum
Core Courses (24 Hours + Comprehensive Examination 1 Hour) |
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| Courses | Credits |
| CSC 510 – Mathematical Foundations | 3 |
| CYSO 523 – Ethics, Law and Policy in Cyberspace | 3 |
| CYSO 582 – Introduction to Information Assurance | 3 |
| CYSO 583 – Secure Software Engineering | 3 |
| CYSO 610 – Cryptography | 3 |
| CYSO 670 – Computer Forensics and Incident Handling | 3 |
| CYSO 675 – Computer Viruses and Malicious Software | 3 |
| CYSO 683 – Advanced Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| CYSO 702 – Comprehensive Examination | 1 |
Bridge Program In Cyber Security (Non-Degree Program)
The Bridge Program in Cyber Security (formerly, Information Assurance) prepares students for graduate work in the Master of Science program. The main goal of this program is to provide students from other disciplines with the necessary background to pursue a Master’s degree in Information Assurance (Cyber Security). A secondary goal is to provide formal training for people in various technical disciplines who need a significant background in computing. The Bridge Program consists of comprehensive courses at the 500-level that provide the equivalent of the core undergraduate computer science curriculum. This core set of courses is listed in the curriculum for the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) which sets the standards for undergraduate curricula. The following minimum requirements must be met before a student can be admitted to the program:
- A bachelor’s degree of higher
- Two semesters of calculus and one semester of discrete mathematics
- Formal training or experience in programming to the level of Computer Science 501
Bridge Program Requirement (if applicable) |
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| Courses | Credits |
| CSC 501 – Programming I | 4 |
| CSC 502 – Programming II | 3 |
| CSC 506 – Advanced Programming and Data Structure | 3 |
| CSC 507 – Architecture and Operating Systems | 3 |
Elective Courses (12 Hours) |
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| Courses | Credits |
| CYSO 684 – Systems Security Administration, Management, and Certification | 3 |
| CYSO 685 – Risk Management | 3 |
| CYSO 686 – Systems Security for Senior Management | 3 |
| CYSO 690 – Network Security and Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| CYSO 691 – Wireless Networks | 3 |
| CYSO 692 – Secure Distributed Computing | 3 |
| CYSO 695 – Special Topics | 3 |
* CYSO was previously CIAO
How to Apply
Prospective students can apply through the university’s admissions portal using the button below. The application process will require applicants to:
- Submit official high school transcripts or equivalent documentation.
- Provide standardized test scores if required.
- Submit additional materials such as recommendations or personal statements if requested.
- Monitor application status for updates and follow‑up steps.