MS in Cybersecurity

BAU’s Master of Science in Cyber Security leads to career paths in various sections of digital security. The primary benefit of this program is that students gain the fundamental knowledge necessary in information management security and can choose their elective courses to focus on technical or auditing aspects that suit their career interests. The knowledge and experience students acquire from the program allow them to pursue career positions in cybersecurity for various organizations and businesses.

Core Requirements: 21 credits (7 courses)

• BGDA 522 Applied Statistics 3
• CAPS 623 Internship All Cores 3
• CMPS 502 Cyber Security 3
• CMPS 514 Management Information Systems 3
• CMPS 515 Network Security & Cryptography 3
• CMPS 564 Information Security Management 3
• CMPS 578 Cyber Security Law 3

Electives: 15 credits (students must choose 5 courses)

• BGDA 501 Introduction to Big Data 3
• BGDA 510 Data Mining 3
• BGDA 511 Big Data Analytics 3
• BGDA 513 Artificial Intelligence 3
• BGDA 521 Technology Management 3
• CMPS 517 Computer Forensics 3
• CMPS 520 Database Design Concepts 3
• CMPS 524 Computer Networks and Mobile Communications 3
• CMPS 525 Cloud Computing and Infrastructure 3
• CMPS 530 Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition 3
• CMPS 618 Penetration Testing 3
• CMPS 623 Web Application Security 3
• CMPS 627 Wireless Sensor Network 3