Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy
The University of Texas at Dallas
Key Information
Campus location
Richardson, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 18,276 / per semester
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
May 2024
Introduction
Cyber threats and attacks are increasing in frequency and severity. The MS degree in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy provides the opportunity for both students with prior computer science experience and those coming from non-technical backgrounds to learn strategic, policy, and analytic aspects of cybersecurity. In addition to courses in informational systems, computer science, and cognitive psychology, this program provides public policy courses regarding privacy, ethics, data security, and regulations, in relation to cybersecurity.
Mission
The Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy is a degree program intended for individuals who will systematically analyze cybersecurity and technologies issues, implementation, and analysis, within an interdisciplinary and strategic approach, and according to the mission of the organization. Students will gain both policy and cybersecurity expertise needed to study and solve complex problems using innovative methods for existing technology on a societal level. This graduate program will fill a workforce demand focusing on policymaking and policy analysis in relation to the cybersecurity field that is needed both in Texas and nationally. Graduates will be prepared for managerial and analysis positions in a wide array of professional settings in the public and private sectors.
Admissions
Curriculum
Required Classes
- PPPE/PSCI 6302 Political Violence and Conflict in Cyber Space
- CS 6303 Cyber Security Essentials for Practitioners
- PPPE/PSCI 6308 Governance and Auditing Essentials for Cyber Security
- MIS 6330 cybersecurity Fundamentals
- MIS 6333 Digital Forensics and Incident Management
- PSYC Cognitive Psychology Essentials for Cyber Security
- PPPE/PSCI 6303 Cyber Security Policy
- PPPE/PSCI 6315 Legal Aspects of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Ethics
- CS 6305 Data Security and Privacy for Practitioners
- CS 6306 Cyber Security Analytics & Malware Analysis for Practitioners
- CS 6308 Cyber-Physical Systems and Critical Infrastructure for Practitioners
- PPPE/PSCI 6328 Capstone in Cyber Security and Policy
Other classes may be substituted with the approval of the program head.
The following four classes (CS 6303 Cyber Security Essentials for Practitioners, CS 6305 Data Security and Privacy for Practitioners, CS 6306 Cyber Security Analytics & Malware Analysis for Practitioners, and CS 6308 Cyber-Physical Systems and Critical Infrastructure for Practitioners) may be replaced by the following courses (CS 6324 Information Security, CS 6349 Network Security, CS 6348 Data and Applications Security, and another from a list of existing cybersecurity systems in Computer Science courses) if the student has met the individual course pre-requisites and if they are approved by the computer science program head.
Prerequisites
While there are no specific course prerequisites, entering students will benefit from exposure to undergraduate courses in statistics.
Grading Policy
In order to qualify for graduation, students must maintain a minimum 3.0-grade point average.
Program Outcome
- Students will analyze the risks of vectors of cyberattacks, identify security gaps, and the pros and cons of different policy and security options.
- Students will identify sector-specific standards and policies regarding privacy, ethics, and legal requirements.
- Students will analyze the options that ensure survivability, resilience, and restoration of services and functions and demonstrate resourcefulness in investigating unfamiliar issues.
- Students will communicate complex security and policy information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
Career Opportunities
Our interdisciplinary degree is intended for individuals who will systematically analyze cyber security and technology issues, implementation, and analysis, within an interdisciplinary and strategic approach, and according to the mission of the organization. Graduates will be prepared for managerial and analyst positions in a wide array of professional settings in the public and private sectors, specifically as security, intelligence, or cyber security analysts or managers.
Students must complete 36 credit hours to earn a Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy. This includes:
- 12 semester credit hours of the cyber security computer science core
- 12 semester credit hours of the cyber security public policy core
- 6 semester credit hours of the cyber security management informational systems core
- 3 semester credit hours of cyber security cognitive psychology essentials core
- 3 semester credit hours of cyber security capstone
Students who meet the individual course prerequisites for the cyber security systems computer science graduate classes may petition the computer science director of graduate studies to substitute those courses.
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