Texas A&M University San Antonio
Master of Science in Cyber SecuritySan Antonio, USA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Priority application deadline: Feb 1st 2024 | Regular application deadline: May 20th 2024 | Late application deadline: Jul 15th 2024
Key Summary
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Introduction
The master program in cyber security aims to prepare graduates for the highly demanding market of cyber security and related fields. Integrating knowledge and skills from cyber security with data science and software engineering and leveraging those different disciplines in our department.
The curriculum for the master program in cyber security is interdisciplinary in nature within areas relating to cyber security, such as data analytics, software engineering, and computer forensics.
This curriculum will draw on various courses that will be used to provide context for the traditionally required methodological, quantitative, and theoretical courses. The program will meet the high demands for cyber security at the state and national levels.
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Curriculum
The program consists of 9 semester credit hours of required Cyber Security (CSEC) core courses and 21 semester credit hours of graduate CSEC electives.
Required MS Cyber Security Core Courses
- Advanced Topics in Computer Forensics
- Information Assurance and Risk Management
- Advanced Information Security
Elective Courses
- Research Seminar
- Database Security
- Computer Networks and Security
- Big Data Analysis and Security
- Identity Management and Access Control
- Cryptography and Secure Communication
- Security in Emerging Technologies
- Programming for Cyber Security
- Intrusion Detection and Hackers Exploits
- Special Topics in Cyber Security