Engineering and Applied Science

Cybersecurity in Computer Science 

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science degree program was created to respond to the large and fast-growing need for technical cybersecurity experts nationally and internationally.  A large and lucrative job market with a variety of jobs is available to graduates of the program.

M.S. in cybersecurity in computer science degree is the first such degree in the Nation’s capital, and one of a few graduate degrees in cyber security in the U.S. and around the world.

Example Plan of Study

Department

Number

Class Name

Fall

CSCI

6431

Computer Networks

CSCI

6461

Computer System Architecture

CSCI

6534

Cybersecurity and Governance

Spring

CSCI

6212

Design & Analysis of Algorithm

CSCI

6531

Computer Security

CSCI

6534

Cybersecurity and Governance

EMSE

6540

Management of Information & Systems Security

Fall

CSCI

6221

Advanced Software Paradigms

CSCI

6433

Internet Protocols

CSCI

6534

Cybersecurity and Governance

EMSE

6545

Legal Issues/Info Security Management

Spring

CSCI

6534

Cybersecurity and Governance

CSCI

6541

Network Security

CSCI

6907

Network Defense 2

EMSE

6537

Information Operations