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Masters

Cybersecurity MS, Computer Science Emphasis

University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis , United States
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Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Computers & Information Technology
Discipline
Computer Science & IT
Minor
Computer and Information Sciences | Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

The joint M.S. in Cybersecurity with Computer Science emphasis prepares graduates for high-demand cybersecurity roles. The program focuses on technical aspects of cybersecurity, including computer networks, operating systems, cyber threats, cryptography, and advanced information security. Students can complete the 30-credit-hour program part-time or full-time, in the evening or online.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The joint interdisciplinary M.S. in Cybersecurity is designed for graduates to pursue high-demand work roles such as cybersecurity specialist, cyber defense analyst, cyber defense incident responder, information security analyst, vulnerability assessment analyst, or security architect, among a variety of other entry to mid-level cybersecurity and computing-related fields. The Computer Science emphasis focuses on more technical aspects of the field. The program can be taken part-time or full-time and can be completed in the evening or online.

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Requirements

Candidates for the M.S. in Cybersecurity with Computer Science emphasis must complete 30 credit-hours of graduate coursework, subject to the Graduate School regulations. Of these, at least 18 hours must be numbered 5000 or above. All courses numbered below 5000 must be completed with grades of at least B-. Outside computer science and information systems, up to 6 hours of related course work is allowed upon permission of the Graduate Director.

Curriculum

  • CMP SCI 4730Computer Networks and Communications3
  • CMP SCI 4760Operating Systems3
  • CMP SCI 5702Cyber Threats and Defense3
  • CMP SCI 5732Cryptography for Computer Security3
  • CMP SCI 5782Advanced Information Security3
  • CMP SCI 5888Cybersecurity Capstone 13
  • Electives (Choose four courses.
    • At least two must be from Computer Science)12 > CMP SCI 4700Computer Forensics > CMP SCI 5750Cloud Computing > CMP SCI 5792Mobile Computing, Networking, and Security > CMP SCI 5794Security of IoT Systems > INFSYS 6858Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts > INFSYS 6868Software Assurance > INFSYS 6878Management of Information Security
  • Other electives upon approval of Computer Science department chair
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