Cybersecurity (Thesis option)

Degree Type
Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The MSc in Cybersecurity program emphasizes a rigorous foundation in the core disciplines of information security and software engineering. The program is designed in line with the best practices of prominent universities offering similar programs. The program offers students fundamental knowledge, skills, and first-hand experience in cybersecurity by balancing theory and practice, engaging students in active learning, and encouraging collaboration on projects drawn from real-world contexts. Our students enter the program with a strong foundation in computer science or applied computing. They leave the program with a deep knowledge of cybersecurity

Credit Hours Required for a Master of science in Cybersecurity

Thesis Option Curriculum 

 Credit Hours Required for a Masters of Cybersecurity

Type of Courses

Compulsory

Elective

Total

Core

21

-

21

Elective 

-

3

3

Thesis

18

-

18

Total

33

3

42

 

Core Courses (7 Courses, 21 Credit Hours)

Course No.

Course Name

 Cr

Prerequisite

MCS 501

Cryptography

3

 

MCS 502

Vulnerability and Security Assessment

3

 

MCS 503

Advanced Secure Software Engineering

3

 

MCS 504

Advanced Network Security

3

MCS 501

MCS 505

Computer Forensics

3

MCS 504

MCS 506

Security Ethics, Law, and Policy

3

 

MCS 507

Advanced Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

3

MCS 502, MCS 504

 

Elective Courses (1 Course, 3 Credit Hours)

Course No.

Course Name

 Cr

Prerequisite

MCS 521

Special topics in Cybersecurity

3

 

MCS 508

Security for Emerging Technologies

3

MCS 502

MCS 522

Advanced Cryptography and Cryptanalysis

3

MCS 501

MCS 523

Database Security

3

 

MCS 524

Web Application Security

3

 

Core and elective courses:                                                                              24

Thesis  (MCS 600)                                                                                                         18

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED                                                                            42

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