Cybersecurity [M.S.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program establishes well-informed and practically grounded graduates in cybersecurity to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals in public and private sectors to contribute effectively in protecting local, regional, and national security. In addition, the program will equip cybersecurity professionals to serve as leaders and computer and information assurance research scientists. The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of research-oriented students and professionals by offering two tracks with thesis and project options. By completing the program requirements, students will be able to analyze complex cybersecurity problems and apply security principles of cybersecurity to identify solutions; analyze and evaluate systems concerning maintaining operations in the presence of risks and threats; design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of cybersecurity requirements; develop and implement cryptography for information systems; understand and implement advanced security to networks and software; recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in cybersecurity practice based on legal and ethical principles, and be active in state-of-the-art research activities and scholarly funded research activities.
This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension ).
Online Education Eligibility
- The U.S. Federal Government limits the number of online courses international students may enroll in while living in the United States. For this reason, we cannot admit students on F1 visas to fully online programs. Please check with International Admissions to confirm eligibility before applying.
- All applicants, please review Online Education for Out-of-State Students to confirm you are eligible to enroll in an online program based in Michigan.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program establishes well-informed and practically grounded graduates in cybersecurity to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals in public and private sectors to contribute effectively in protecting local, regional, and national security. In addition, the program will equip cybersecurity professionals to serve as leaders and computer and information assurance research scientists. The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of research-oriented students and professionals by offering two tracks with thesis and project options. By completing the program requirements, students will be able to analyze complex cybersecurity problems and apply security principles of cybersecurity to identify solutions; analyze and evaluate systems concerning maintaining operations in the presence of risks and threats; design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of cybersecurity requirements; develop and implement cryptography for information systems; understand and implement advanced security to networks and software; recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in cybersecurity practice based on legal and ethical principles, and be active in state-of-the-art research activities and scholarly funded research activities.
This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension ).
Online Education Eligibility
- The U.S. Federal Government limits the number of online courses international students may enroll in while living in the United States. For this reason, we cannot admit students on F1 visas to fully online programs. Please check with International Admissions to confirm eligibility before applying.
- All applicants, please review Online Education for Out-of-State Students to confirm you are eligible to enroll in an online program based in Michigan.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Have at least 24 hours of Information Assurance and Cybersecurity courses, including and not limited to networking, digital and network forensics, incident response, operating system security, database management & security, malware analysis, and reverse engineering, defensive and/or offensive security, and policy development and legal issues in information systems.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in information system coursework.
Preference is given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in information systems and cybersecurity or closely related areas.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who do not meet all Graduate School admission requirements may be eligible for conditional admission. Applicants who do not have the required academic background for full admission will be required to complete IA 601 with a minimum grade of ‘B’ prior to being fully admitted. The program advisor or coordinator will determine any additional coursework required for students who are not academically prepared for the program. In some cases, coursework may be replaced by a credential placement test for students who have extensive work experience es in the area of cybersecurity.
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