Master of Science in Information Assurance with a major in Cybersecurity

Curriculum

2023-24

A student must complete 30 credit hours, which is comprised of eight core courses and two electives. This degree program is available online only.

8 Core Courses

CYBE 5700 Principles of Cybersecurity 3 cr.
CYBE 5730 Cyberlaw 3 cr.
CYBE 5740 Secure Acquisition 3 cr.
CYBE 5750 Cybersecurity Technologies 3 cr.
CYBE 5770 Cyber Defense Operations 3 cr.
CYBE 5780 Risk Management Processes 3 cr.
CYBE 5790 Cybersecurity Control Processes 3 cr.
CYBE 5910 Information Audit 3 cr.

Electives (Choose two, 6 credits)

CYBE 5200 Specification 3 cr.
CYBE 5300 Software Assurance 3 cr.
CYBE 5580 System Forensics 3 cr.
CYBE 5710 Ethical Hacking 3 cr.
CYBE 5760 Automotive Cyber Security Management Systems 3 cr.
CYBE 5800 Special Topics in Cybersecurity 3 cr.
CYBE 5900 Security Analyst 3 cr.

Catalog Year Course Rotation

Please note that elective availability is subject to change each semester

Fall
CYBE 5700 Principles of Cybersecurity 3 cr.
CYBE 5730 Cyberlaw 3 cr.
CYBE 5780 Risk Management Process 3 cr.
CYBE 5710 Ethical Hacking (elective) 3 cr.
Winter
CYBE 5750 Cybersecurity Technologies 3 cr.
CYBE 5770 Cyber Defense Operations 3 cr.
CYBE 5790 Cybersecurity Control Processes 3 cr.
CYBE 5580 System Forensics (elective) 3 cr.
Summer I
CYBE 5910 Information Audit 3 cr.
CYBE 5300 Software Assurance (elective) 3 cr.
CYBE 5710 Ethical Hacking (elective) 3 cr.
Summer II
CYBE 5740 Secure Acquisition 3 cr.
CYBE 5800 Special Topics in Cybersecurity (elective) 3 cr.
CYBE 5580 System Forensics (elective) 3 cr.
Total: 30 credit hours