Master of Science in Cybersecurity
SAJAL BHATIA, PhD
Program Director, Assistant Professor (Cybersecurity)
Phone: 203-396-6335
Fax: 203-371-7869
E-mail: bhatias@sacredheart.edu
IGOR KHOKHLOV, PhD
Assistant Professor (Cybersecurity)
Phone: 203-396-6027
Fax: 203-371-7869
E-mail: khokhlovi@sacredheart.edu
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
The Master’s Program in Cybersecurity is designed to provide individuals with an in-depth knowledge to information and network security, risk and threat management, digital forensics, and security architecture. It will give students the skills to effectively address the constantly changing threat landscape faced by people, companies, and governments today. The courses in the program will:
- provide a broad knowledge of information and network security;
- provide an understanding of technology risk management practices;
- help the individual to identify new and existing threats and to determine methods to mitigate them;
- provide the individual the skills to handle security incidents;
- provide the individual with skills to build secure systems; and
- provide the ability to address and respond to the pressing need for cybersecurity professionals.
Courses and Degree Requirements
MS in Cybersecurity degree program consists of 10 courses (30 credits) or 12 courses (36 credits) with prerequisites that can be completed over 12-15 months following a trimester-based schedule (fall, spring, and late spring). Distribution of courses that must be taken is as follows:
- Prerequisite courses (if required): 2 courses
- Foundational courses (required): 5 courses
- Thesis or Non-thesis option (any one): 2 thesis courses or 1 non-thesis (capstone project) course
- Elective courses: from the list of elective courses below, any 3 courses for the thesis option or any 4 courses for the non-thesis option
Prerequisite Courses (If Required)
All undergraduate majors are welcome. The following prerequisites are required for students without professional experience or knowledge equivalent to the following courses. Additional prerequisites may be recommended by the program director. All prerequisite courses must be taken in the first trimester and completed with a grade of B or better.
CS 504
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Introduction to Programming Using Scripting
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3
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CS 505
|
Computer Networks
|
3
|
Foundational Courses (Required)
All students are required to complete the following foundational courses unless waived by the program director.
CS 622
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Network Security
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3
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CS 625
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Cryptography
|
3
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CS 626
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Intro to Cybersecurity
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3
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CS 628
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Security Management
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3
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CS 635
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Digital Forensics
|
3
|
Thesis or Non-thesis Option (Any One)
Students can choose between the thesis or the non-thesis option. The thesis option comprises of two sequential courses that can only be taken in the final two trimesters. The non-thesis option comprises of one capstone project course that can only be taken in the final trimester of the program.
CS 670
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Research Project Seminar
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3
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CS 690
and
CS 691
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Thesis I
Thesis II
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3
3
|
Elective Courses
Students pursuing the thesis option in their program of study are required to take any 3 elective courses. Students pursuing the non-thesis option are required to choose any 4 elective courses from the list below.
CS 627
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System Security
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3
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CS 629
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Ethical Hacking
|
3
|
CS 636
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Secure Programming Techniques
|
3
|
CS 639
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Vulnerability Management
|
3
|
CS 641
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Securing the Cloud
|
3
|
CS 645
|
Advanced Digital Forensics
|
3
|
CS 646
|
Mobile Device Forensics
|
3
|
CS 660
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Special Topics in Cybersecurity
|
3
|
CS 680
|
Cybersecurity Practicum
|
3
|
Prerequisite Courses
(if required)
All undergraduate majors are welcome. The following prerequisites are required for students without professional experience or knowledge equivalent to the following courses. Additional prerequisites may be recommended by the program director. All prerequisite courses must be taken in the first trimester and completed with a grade of B or better.
CS 504 | Introduction to Programming Using Scripting | 3 |
CS 505 | Computer Networks | 3 |
Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Program
The Graduate Master’s Program in Cybersecurity is designed to provide individuals with an introduction to information security, risk and threat management, and security architecture. It will give students the skills to effectively address the constantly changing threat landscape faced by people, companies, and governments today. The courses in the program will:
- provide a broad knowledge of networking and network security;
- provide an overview of proper technology risk management practices;
- help the individual to identify new and existing threats and to determine methods to mitigate them;
- provide the individual the skills to handle security incidents;
- provide the individual with an introduction to building secure and defendable systems; and
- respond to the pressing need for cybersecurity professionals in the 21st century.
Requirements
Thesis or Non-Thesis Options
Students can choose between the thesis or the non-thesis option. The thesis option comprises of two sequential courses that can only be taken in the final two trimesters. The non-thesis option comprises of one capstone project course that can only be taken in the final trimester of the program.
Required Courses (15 credits)
Elective Courses (9–12 credits)
Students pursuing the thesis option in their program of study are required to take any 3 elective courses. Students pursuing the non-thesis option are required to choose any 4 elective courses from the list below.
CS 627 | System Security | 3 |
CS 629 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
CS 636 | Secure Programming Techniques | 3 |
CS 639 | Vulnerability Management | 3 |
CS 641 | Securing the Cloud | 3 |
CS 645 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
CS 646 | Mobile Device Forensics | 3 |
CS 660 | Special Topics in Cybersecurity | 3 |
CS 680 | Cybersecurity Practicum | |
Degree Total: 36 credits