Computer Information Sciences, Cyber Security Concentration, M.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Computer Information Sciences Requirements:

The following courses comprise the Master of Science in Computer Information Sciences - 36 semester hours. The semester hour value of each course appears in parentheses ( ).

Complete all of the following core courses - 15 semester hours:

CISC 520 - Data Engineering and Mining (3 semester hours)
CISC 525 - Big Data Architectures (3 semester hours)
CISC 530 - Computing Systems Architecture (3 semester hours)
CISC 603 - Theory of Computation (3 semester hours)
CISC 610 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 semester hours)

Complete the following experiential courses - 6 semester hours:

GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)
CISC 699 - Applied Project in Computer Information Sciences (3 semester hours)
or
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)

Cyber Security: 15 semester hours

* Student can choose a course from any of the Master of Science programs.

CISC 661 - Principles of Cybersecurity & Cyber Warfare (3 semester hours)
CISC 662 - Ethical Hacking Development Lab (3 semester hours)
CISC 663 - Cyber Risk Assessment and Management (3 semester hours)
Elective (3 semester hours) *
or
CISC 683 - Special Topics in Cyber Security (3 semester hours)
Elective (3 semester hours) *
or
CISC 693 - Current Topics in Cyber Security (3 semester hours)

Recommended Sequence for the Two-Year Master of Science in Computer Information Sciences Program with a concentration in Cyber Security

The sequence that appears below is based upon the availability of specific courses in each semester and the successful completion of course prerequisites.

First Year

Fall Semester

CISC 530 - Computing Systems Architecture (3 semester hours)
CISC 610 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

CISC 520 - Data Engineering and Mining (3 semester hours)
CISC 661 - Principles of Cybersecurity & Cyber Warfare (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

CISC 603 - Theory of Computation (3 semester hours)
CISC 662 - Ethical Hacking Development Lab (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

CISC 525 - Big Data Architectures (3 semester hours)
CISC 663 - Cyber Risk Assessment and Management (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

Elective (3 semester hours)
or
CISC 693 - Current Topics in Cyber Security (3 semester hours)
GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

Elective (3 semester hours)
or
CISC 683 - Special Topics in Cyber Security (3 semester hours)
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)
or
CISC 699 - Applied Project in Computer Information Sciences (3 semester hours)