Program Overview

MSCS Program Core Courses

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a range of core courses. These courses are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in computer science and prepare them for advanced study in the field.

Course Offerings

The following core courses are required for the MSCS program:

• IT 503: Operating System (4.5 Credit Hours)
• IT 507: Database System Design & Management (4.5 Credit Hours)
• ITSM 603: Network and Information Security (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 501: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 521: Forensic & Network Intrusion (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 516: Security Policy & Standards (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 532: Secure Cloud Architecture (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 536: Information Security & Risk Management (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 538: Secure Software Development (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 540: Security Assessment & Testing (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 544: Cyberlaws & Ethical Hacking (4.5 Credit Hours)
• CS 681: Cybersecurity Capstone (4.5 Credit Hours)

These courses cover a range of topics, including operating systems, database systems, network and information security, cybersecurity, and software development. Each course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the subject matter and prepare them for advanced study and research in the field.