Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection, M.S.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a practice-oriented program that prepares students for advanced professional roles in protecting critical infrastructure, transportation systems, financial services, cloud environments, and supply chains. The curriculum integrates security engineering, regulatory compliance, leadership, and emerging technologies through hands-on laboratories, simulations, and applied projects.
Students gain in-depth technical expertise in security operations, industrial control systems protection, cloud security architecture, and risk management frameworks aligned with national standards and regulatory guidance. The program culminates in a capstone project that enables students to apply their skills to real-world cybersecurity challenges and demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in security operations centers, cyber risk management teams, and public-interest technology initiatives.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Courses Credits |
Core Courses…………………………………………………………18 CS 6001 Foundations of Programming…..…………………………3 CS 6002 Computer Organization and Architecture.......................... 3 CS 6003 Design and Analysis of Algorithm..................................... 3 CS 6004 Principles of Programming Languages.............................. 3 IT 6004 Database Management........................................................ 3 IT 6005 Comparative Study of Operating Systems.......................... 3 CS 6005 Software Engineering......................................................... 3 |
Select TWO of the following................................................................ 6 IT 6001 Information Systems for Managers..................................... 3 IT 6002 Systems Analysis and Design.............................................. 3 IT 6003 Computer Network and Security......................................... 3 BAN 6001 Business Analysis for Managers..................................... 3 BAN 6003 Data Mining.................................................................... 3 BAN 6300 Emerging Issues of Technology in Analytics................. 3 |
CS 6998 Capstone Project in Computer Science............................... 3 |
Total credits required......................................................................... 30 |
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs aligned with TSA directives.
PLO 2: Design and manage security architecture for critical infrastructure.
PLO 3: Develop incident response and threat management strategies.
PLO 4: Apply risk management frameworks to complex systems.
PLO 5: Lead cross-functional security teams and initiatives.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
• Critical Infrastructure Security Foundations
• TSA/CISA Compliance and Risk Management
• Threat Detection and Incident Response
• Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy
• Transportation Systems Cybersecurity
• Financial Services Security
• Emerging Technologies in Critical Infrastructure
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Capstone
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Analyst / Incident Responder
• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Cloud Security Architect
• Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist
• Cybersecurity Consultant across government, finance, healthcare, and technology industries