Stop Hacks In Their Tracks
The MS in Applied 网络安全, offered through the 文学院 & 科学, is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in computer science, 网络安全, 信息技术, 信息系统, management or a related field as well as those working in industry who are looking for an advanced credential. This program prepares students to work in 网络安全 or IT administration, lead teams of 网络安全 specialists, implement enterprise 网络安全 policy and conduct incident investigations.
This program is designed around the CISSP domains to help professionals with the required work experience to prepare for that highly-valued certification.
The program is designed to accommodate working students. Most courses have an eight-week, online format with evening or weekend classes. Thesis and project courses are 15 weeks. Some courses offer hands-on, in-person 网络安全 activities.
My favorite thing about my major is learning how to create code that can be used to defend against cyber attacks.”
”安德烈.J.” Jackson ’24 | Master of Science in 网络安全
相关的项目
研究生课程 offered through the 商学院 in 网络安全管理:
- 网络安全管理 Graduate Certificate
- MBA with a 网络安全管理 Concentration
- MBA with a 网络安全管理 Certificate
* 商学院 graduate certificate programs are not eligible for the alumni discount
实习的可能性
Students may earn credit for relevant work experience.
职业生涯 and Salary Possibilities
根据 Bureau of Labor Statistics, 网络安全 Analysts can expect to make more than $100,000 per year with at least a bachelor’s degree and growth in this field is anticipated to increase 33% through the end of the decade.
根据 ZipRecruiter, 网络安全 Managers nationally average more than $138,000.
根据 Cyberseek, only 68% of 网络安全 jobs are currently filled nationwide. For an interactive map with information for your state, see Cyberseek的热图.
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先决条件
An undergraduate degree in 网络安全 OR an undergraduate degree in a related field with coursework in 操作系统, 网络, 网络安全 fundamentals and programming.
Students without prerequisites may take:
- CSC 121编程I
- CYBR 201 and CSC 301 Introduction to Networking or MIS 588 Business Foundations in 网络安全
- CSC 403 Operating Systems or INT 330 Applied Operating Systems
Students wishing to take equivalent courses elsewhere should consult with a program advisor to ensure that the course meets the requirement.
核心课程
This 30 credit program requires the 5 core courses listed below, 12个选修学分, and a choice of capstone project or thesis class.
| 课程数量 | 课程名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 501 | 风险管理、政策 & 最佳实践 | 3 |
| CYBR 601 | 先进的网络 & 电信 | 3 |
| CYBR 520 | 道德,法律 & 执法 | 3 |
| CYBR 630 | Software and Asset Security | 3 |
| CYBR 640 | 网络安全 Architecture & 操作 | 3 |
Thesis or Capstone Project
- CYBR 660 网络安全 Thesis
- CYBR 670顶点项目
Students should consult with their advisor when selecting either CYBR 660 or CYBR 670 (3 Credits). Students planning doctoral work may want the thesis option. Students completing a more substantial project may wish to discuss with their advisor the option of repeating one of these classes for credit in lieu of one elective class.
应用程序信息
招生要求
An undergraduate degree in 网络安全 OR an undergraduate degree with prior coursework in 网络安全 fundamentals, 操作系统, 网络 and programming.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 OR work experience that demonstrates that the candidate is capable of graduate level work.