Program Overview

Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics

Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics is a data science degree that can jumpstart your career. Cybersecurity courses and data science courses will expand your IT knowledge and technical skills in the areas of security and analytics. You’ll hone your business skills in finance, strategic planning, and project management, and learn the art of managing people in an information technology environment.

Tuition

• $25,500 total tuition
• $750/credit hour x 34 credit hours

Recognition

• Recognized as a Professional Science Master's Program (PSM)

Duration

• Complete in as little as two years

Career Opportunities

• Digital Risk Officer: Earning potential – over $150,000
• Analytics Practice Leaders: Earning potential – over $100,000
• Chief Digital Officer: Earning potential – $148,000 to $280,000
• Chief Growth Officer: Earning potential – over $100,000
• Chief Information Security Officer: Earning potential – over $130,000

Sample Courses

• CSCI 560 – Secure Coding
• CSCI 580 – Advanced Software Engineering
• CSCI 590 – Data Mining for Decision Making
• CSCI 613 – Risk Management for Information Systems
• CSCI 690 – Data Visualization and Predictive Analytics
• ENVM 515 – Accounting and Financial Analysis for Technical Managers
• ENVM 625 – Project Management and Planning
• MBA 665 – Management of Information and Technology

Upcoming Start Dates

• Summer: May 13, 2024
• Fall: August 19, 2024

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) from an accredited university in computer science or a related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or permission from the UF program director.
• Coursework in the following subjects. Final evaluation of transcripts is at the discretion of the UF program director and faculty. Note that bridge courses or undergraduate offerings will be available to those who do not have this background.
  • Programming, including instruction in data structures
  • College algebra (minimum)
  • Database management and SQL experience
  • Data communications and computer networks
  • Operating systems
  • Software engineering
• Work/internship experience in the computer science field is preferred.

English Language Requirements

• If your native language is not English and you have not graduated from an English speaking university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or Canada, you must also submit an English language test score. You will be either directly admitted or conditionally admitted based on your English language test score.