Information Technology BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance MS: combined degree

Program Overview

This combined-degree program allows students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology and an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance in five years, saving time and money. Students can choose from three concentrations in the B.S. program and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to qualify for the combined degree. The program also offers a minor in computer forensics for all majors.

Program Outline

Outline:

The program offers a five-year combined-degree program at the Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, New Jersey. It allows qualified students to obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in information technology and a Master of Science (M.S.) in cybersecurity and information assurance with a combined course load that is 9 credits less than that of the separate degrees, enabling students to save time and money. In particular, three graduate courses: CSCI6638 Operating Systems (3 credits), CSCI6731 Computer Networks and CSCI6738 Cybersecurity, when successfully completed under the combined-degree program, can be credited toward both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees. Students can take one or more of the three concentrations: network and system administration, security and forensics and web-development technology in the B.S. in information technology program. Students must register for this program upon completing at least 45 credits and must have achieved a cumulative grade point ratio (CGPR) of at least 2.75. A minimum of 120 credits is required for the B.S. in information technology degree, and a minimum of 141 of credits is required for the combined B.S. in information technology/M.S. in cybersecurity and information assurance degrees. In addition, for degree completion, the B.S. in information technology degree requires a minimum CGPR of 2.00, while the M.S. in cybersecurity and information assurance degree requires a minimum CGPR of 2.75. GHSCSE also offers a minor in computer forensics for all majors.