Master of Science in Information Security: Computer Science

The Master of Science in Information Security: Computer Science is an interdisciplinary online offering concentrating in the growing field of information security. Two foundation courses, five to six core courses, and two to three elective courses are required to complete the degree.

Students working towards the Master of Science in Information Security: Computer Science must be admitted into the Graduate College. Students must have a bachelor degree in either a technical discipline or an appropriate discipline related to information technology and management. Students with other bachelor degrees and professional experience will also be considered.

Students admitted via the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences specializing in Secure Software and Engineering must take 50% or more of their classes in CS. Students admitted via the Haworth College of business specializing in Information Security Management must take 50% or more of their classes in CIS and will receive an AACSB accredited Master of Science in Information security degree after successfully completing the program requirements.

The Master of Science in Information Security: Computer Science is offered completely online. Students do not need to attend classes at the main or any regional campuses in order to earn the degree. Graduate credit is earned for all passing classes.

Required Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Foundation Courses (6 Credit Hours)

All students complete.

CS 5710 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3 hours
CIS 5710 - Information Security Fundamentals Credits: 3 hours

Core Courses

Students must choose and successfully complete at least five of the following Core Courses.

CS 5730 - Secure System Administration Credits: 3 hours
CS 5740 - Web Application Security Credits: 3 hours
CS 5750 - Secure Software Development Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6710 - Information Assurance and Security Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6720 - IT Governance and Service Management Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6730 - Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime, and Digital Forensics Credits: 3 hours

Elective Courses

Students completing all Core Courses above must choose and successfully complete two of the following Elective Courses. Students completing five of the Core Courses above must choose and successfully complete three of the following Elective Courses.

CS 6730 - Installation Hardening Credits: 3 hours
CS 6740 - Wireless Ethical Hacking Credits: 3 hours
CS 6750 - Network Penetration Testing Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6300 - Business Data Management Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6620 - Business Project Management Credits: 3 hours
CIS 6660 - Information Security Operations Management Credits: 3 hours