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This program is designed to fill a domestic and worldwide critical and growing need for cybersecurity professionals in the public and private sectors. Cybersecurity is becoming one of the significant domestic and global challenges. Washington University of Science and Technology’s mission focuses on providing its students with all the knowledge, abilities, and skills to “exceed emerging global challenges.” Washington University of Science and Technology’s MS in Cybersecurity program emphasizes identifying and mitigating information security risks and threats faced by organizations and strategies for securing data, processes, and systems of these public and private institutions.
Core Courses (12 Courses)
Course ID | Course Title | Hrs/Credit |
---|---|---|
IT 503 | Operating System | 4.5 Credit Hours |
IT 507 | Database System Design & Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
ITSM 603 | Network and Information Security | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 501 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 521 | Forensic & Network Intrusion | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 516 | Security Policy & Standards | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 532 | Secure Cloud Architecture | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 536 | Information Security & Risk Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 538 | Secure Software Development | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 540 | Security Assessment & Testing | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 544 | Cyberlaws & Ethical Hacking | 4.5 Credit Hours |
CS 681 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 4.5 Credit Hours |
Washington University of Science and Technology
Location:
- Alexandria, VA
Tuition:
- From $440 / credit hour
- From $12,000 / year
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