The Cyber Security and Privacy option focuses on security analytics (such as penetration testing and digital forensics), cyber defense and privacy compliance. Students are expected to have familiarity with computer systems and applications to pursue this option. Key career options include: security/privacy architect, forensic specialist, security/privacy compliance analyst, or pursuing doctoral studies.
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 hours)
- MCIS 6173 – Information and Networking Security
- MCIS 6223 – Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment
- MCIS 6233 – Traceable Systems and Computer Forensics
- MCIS 6253 – Privacy Compliant Systems Design
Admissions
Students should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Students with a bachelor’s degree in other areas will be considered, but will require to complete MCIS 5023 – Computer Science Fundamentals: Concepts, and MCIS 5033 – Computer Science Fundamentals: Programming, prerequisite courses. No credit is awarded towards the MCIS degree for the completion of these prerequisite courses.
Degree Plan
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Privacy
Admission requirements are the same as MCIS degree program requirements
Required coursework (12 hours):
| MCIS | 6173 | Information and Network Security |
| MCIS | 6223 | Vulnerability and Risk Assessment |
| MCIS | 6233 | Traceable Systems and Computer Forensics |
| MCIS | 6253 | Privacy Compliant Systems Design |
