2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Combined Computer Science, BA & Cyber Security, MS
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The combined B.A.in Computer Science/M.S in Cyber Security program allows students to earn a B.A. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Cyber Security in a total of 5 years. Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.A and the M.S degree requirements.
Admission Requirements:
- Full-time student
- Computer Science major
- Have between 60 and 90 credit hours toward your degree
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Overall GPA in Computer Science and Engineering courses of at least 3.2
Complete the admission application.
Once admitted to the program the student must complete a program of study for the M.S. in Cyber Security.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete the B.A. in computer science will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
Graduates of the Masters of Science program in Cyber Security shall:
- The ability to integrate and apply graduate cybersecurity knowledge to solve complex cybersecurity issues and challenges.
- The ability to understand and integrate new knowledge within the field of cybersecurity into their professional activities.
- The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
- A deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of cyberspace and the inefficiencies and shortcomings of our existing evaluation systems to deal with cybersecurity threats.
- An understanding of the unique characteristics of cyberspace and how these unique characteristics affect/influence cybersecurity threats.
- The ability to identify social, political, and economic factors/impacts of cyber threats and be able to identify and discuss ethical issues related to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Recognition of the basic concepts of cyber security defense and be able to use software tools for malware identification and elimination, data encryption and transmission, and key-based authentication.
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I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours
Global Traditions: 6 hours
Required Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours
II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 58 Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Hours
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 17 Hours
C. CS/CEG Electives (2000 level or higher): 15 Hours
9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 2000/3000/4000 level *CEG 3400 required prerequisite for MS Cyber Security
6 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 4000 level *CEG 4350 required prerequisite for MS Cyber Security
D. B.A.- M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 hours
III. Quantitative Reasoning: 4 Hours
IV. General Electives: 18 Hours
Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering V. Project Option: 21 hours
A. Cyber Security core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives.
B. Cyber Security Electives:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives.
V. Thesis option: 21 hours
A. Cyber Security core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives.
B. Cyber Security Electives:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives.
C. Thesis: 9 hours
Submission of an approved CS Master’s thesis
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