MS Cybersecurity at Washington University of Science and Technology

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