Dec 21, 2024

2022-2023 General Catalog

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2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (M.S.) (Online)

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Program Information

Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate.

Cyber Security and Information Assurance Curriculum (33 Credits)

Core Requirements (18 Credits)

CSIA 6010 - Network and Cloud Security 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6040 - IT Project Management 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6060 - IT Risk Management 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6300 - Cyber Law and Investigations 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6330 - Cybersecurity Auditing 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6440 - Research Methods for Cyber Security & Information Assurance 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Select 9 credits from the following:

CSIA 6030 - Advanced Persistent Threats 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6200 - Cyber Operations 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6230 - Cryptography Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6240 - Digital Forensics 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6310 - Compliance and Cybersecurity 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6320 - Security Frameworks 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6850 - Special Topics 3 Credit(s)

Capstone Experience (6 Credits)

Capstone Option

Students must complete capstone class(es) up to 6 credits.

CSIA 6500 - Capstone Experience 1 Credit(s) (must complete 6 credits) 6 Credit(s)

Thesis Option

Students must complete thesis class(es) up to 6 credits.

CSIA 6510 - Thesis 3 Credit(s) (must complete 6 credits) 6 Credit(s)

Non-Capstone or Thesis Option

If students choose not to work on a capstone project or thesis for their CSIA graduate degree, they can take any two (2) additional courses (6 credits) from the elective options.

Total Credits, M.S. Degree: 33

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