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The M.S. in Cybersecurity – Information Security program requires a total of 32 semester hours. Each student is required to take a set of core courses, elective courses from one depth specialization, and a free elective from any specialization. The core is composed of six courses and the specializations are three focused courses tailored to each student's interests. Students who successfully complete the degree will have their specialization listed on their official transcript.
All students will receive a common grounding by taking courses in a fixed core. These courses will provide the students with a foundational knowledge of current information security theory and practice. Subsequent focused concentrations will then allow students to pursue either a primarily technical path or a policy path.
Core Courses (20 hours)
Students take the following six core courses.
- CS 6035 Introduction to Information Security
- CS 6238 Secure Computer Systems
- CS 6260 Applied Cryptography
- CS 6262 Network Security
- CS 6265 Information Security Laboratory
- CS 6266 Information Security Practicum
Specialization Courses (9 hours)
Students choose one of the following depth areas and take three courses from that area.
A: Systems
Subject | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
CS |
6210 |
Advanced Operating Systems |
CS |
6250 |
Computer Networks |
CS |
6255 |
Network Management |
CS |
6300 |
Software Development Process |
CS |
6310 |
Software Architecture and Design |
CS |
6340 |
Software Analysis & Testing |
CS |
6365 |
Introduction to Enterprise Computing |
CS |
6390 |
Programming Languages |
CS |
6400 |
Database Systems Concepts and Designs |
CS |
6675 |
Advanced Internet Computing |
CS |
7210 |
Distributed Computing |
CS |
7230 |
Software Design, Implementation, & Evaluation |
CS |
7260 |
Internetworking Architecture and Protocols |
CS |
7270 |
Networked Applications & Services |
CS |
7292 |
Reliable, Secure Computer Architectures |
CS |
8803 |
Cellular and Mobile Network Security |
CS |
8803 |
Mobile Applications and Services with IMS |
CS |
8803 |
Mobile Applications and Services |
CS |
8803 |
Software Security |
ECE |
6612 |
Computer Network Security |
B: Policy
Subject | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
CS |
6150 |
Computing for Good |
CS |
6725 |
Information Security Strategies and Policies |
CS |
6726 |
Privacy Technology, Policy, and Law |
CS |
8803 |
Computing, Communications, and International Development |
CS |
8803 |
Cellular and Mobile Network Security |
CS |
6123 |
Information Tech Mgt |
CS |
6501 |
Information Policy & Management |
CS |
8803 |
The Challenge of Terrorism |
CS |
8080 |
Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems |
CS |
8630 |
Business Computer Forensics and Incident Response |
C: Users and Usability
Subject | Course number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
CS |
6455 |
User Interface Dsgn & Eval |
CS |
6456 |
Principles-UI Software |
CS |
6470 |
Online Communities |
CS |
6750 |
Human-Computer Interact |
CS |
7460 |
Collaborative Computing |
CS |
7470 |
Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing |
CS |
6123 |
Information Tech Mgt |
Elective Course (3 hours)
Students take one course from any of the specialization areas, or take 3 credits of CS 8903. Use of CS 8903 to satisfy the elective requirement requires prior approval of the MS INFS Program Coordinator to ensure that it is a security-related study.
Academic Performance
The School's master's degree requirements supplement the Institute's master's requirements. No grade below B in a core course will count towards graduation. In addition, no grade below C in a specialization or elective course will count towards graduation. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to graduate. At most 3 credits of CS 8903 may be applied towards degree requirements.