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Bay Atlantic University - Washington, D.C. Master of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security
Bay Atlantic University - Washington, D.C.

Master of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security

Washington, USA

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Key Summary

    About: The Master of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security program focuses on the protection of computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities, design security solutions, and manage responses to incidents. The course typically spans one year full-time or two years part-time, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles in the field, such as cybersecurity analyst, information security manager, penetration tester, and security consultant. The demand for professionals in this area continues to grow, leading to numerous opportunities in both private and public sectors.

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Introduction

Our Master of Science degree programs provide a high level of professional education in these areas, and the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, qualifying students for diverse job opportunities.

The MSc in Cyber Security program consists of two academic components: core requirements and concentration electives. In order to graduate with an MSc degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 36 credits, of which 21 credits are core courses and 15 credits are concentration electives.

Core Requirements

The core requirements consist of 7 required courses, worth 21 credits.

The Bay Atlantic University in Cyber Security program teaches students to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and information systems that support modern organizations. The program focuses on both the fundamentals of information systems as well as advanced topics in areas such as network security, cryptography, risk management, security governance, business continuity, security architecture, physical security and critical infrastructures.

Potential Careers

This degree will prepare students for job titles such asChief Infosec officer, Cryptographer, forensic expert, incident reporter,penetration tester, security administrator, security analyst, security architect, security auditor, security consultant, security director, security engineer, security manager, security software developer, security specialist, security code auditor, vulnerability auditor, Network Security Engineer, Information Technology Security Analyst, Information Assurance Engineer.

Concentration Electives

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MSc Admissions Procedures

Our admissions website provides both domestic and international students the information necessary to apply to our MS program.

BAU International University seeks students who are creative, critical thinkers, and are ready to take their intellectual and professional lives to the next level. An application will not be considered complete until BAU has received all required documents. Once applications are complete, they are carefully reviewed. Applicants are evaluated with respect to the admission requirements and selected accordingly.

Applicants are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Submitting all required documents in one package can help speed up the application process. In some cases, students may be able to defer enrollment. Students who defer enrollment will be obligated to meet whatever tuition and fees are required upon their enrollment.

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