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’s degree in either a technical discipline or an appropriate discipline related to information technology and management. Students with other bachelor’s degrees and professional experience will also be considered.

Students admitted via the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences must take at least 18 credits of their classes from the list of CYCS courses listed below. Students admitted via the Haworth College of Business must take at least 18 credits of their classes from the list CIS/CYIS courses listed below.

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)

Students must successfully complete the following two courses.

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

Core Courses

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

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

Elective Courses

Students completing all six of the 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.

CYCS 6730 - Installation Hardening Credits: 3 hours
CYCS 6740 - Wireless Ethical Hacking Credits: 3 hours
CYCS 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