Cybersecurity, Master of Science (MS): Plan of Study

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking with the academic department is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.

General Cyber Concentration

First Year
Fall QuarterCr.Winter QuarterCr.Spring QuarterCr.
CYBR 5154CYBR 525
525L
4CYBR 5054
CYBR Elective14CYBR 5994CYBR 535
535L
4
 8 8 8
Second Year
Fall QuarterCr.Winter QuarterCr.Spring QuarterCr.
CYBR 600 or 6014CYBR 600 or 6014CYBR 600 or 6014
CYBR Elective14CYBR Elective14CYBR Elective14
 8 8 8
Total Cr. 48
1

Choose four courses from the approved elective list, at least three courses must be at the 500-level. Note: this coursework provides the student an opportunity to take courses specialized to their particular area(s) of interest. Any 400-level or non-CYBR course must be approved by the CYBR graduate coordinator or the student’s graduate committee chair. The course CYBR 539 may each apply more than once, provided distinct topics are studied.

 Secure AI Concentration 

First Year
Fall QuarterCr.Winter QuarterCr.Spring QuarterCr.
CYBR 5154CYBR 525
525L
4CYBR 535
535L
4
CYBR 580
580L1
4CSCD 584
584L1
4CSCD 585
585L1
4
 8 8 8
Second Year
Fall QuarterCr.Winter QuarterCr.Spring QuarterCr.
CYBR 5994CYBR 586
586L
4CYBR 588
588L
4
CYBR 600 or 6014CYBR 600 or 6014CYBR 600 or 6014
 8 8 8
Total Cr. 48
1

All courses must be completed for the Secure AI designation. (If the CSCD courses or the CYBR 580 course have already been completed, choose 500-level CYBR elective courses.)