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Combined Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BS & Computer Engineering, MS


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The combined B.S..in Information Technology and Cybersecurity/M.S. in Computer Engineering program allows students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology and Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Computer Engineering in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and M.S degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

  • Full-time student
  • Information Technology and Cybersecurity major
  • Have accumulated 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 Computer Engineering.

B.S. Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Bachelor of Science Program in Information Technology and Cybersecurity can:

  • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program's student outcomes and to the discipline.
  • Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
  • Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  • Describe the professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities involved with information technology and cybersecurity.
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
  • Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  • Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
  • Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
  • Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems.
  • Effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
  • Demonstrate best practices and standards and their application.
  • Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.

M.S. Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Master of Science Program in Computer Engineering can:

  • Apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer engineering.
  • Solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer engineering techniques.

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Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 40 hours


Global Traditions:


Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours


Social Science: 6 Hours


Natural Science:


Additional Core Courses:


II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Hours


III. M.S. Computer Engineering prerequisite courses: 14 hours


IV. B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 hours


9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level

V. General Electives: 16 hours


Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

CS 1181 is a required prerequisite for the MS program.

VI. Non-Thesis Option: 21 hours


The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

A. Program Requirements:


Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

12 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 12 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

​Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG core courses:


The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 level courses


Total of 12 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives

D. CS/CEG 6000 level courses


Maximum of 12 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives

VI. Thesis Option: 21 hours


The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives

A. Program Requirements:


Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

6 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 9 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

Maximum of 9 credit hours of thesis

Submission of an approved CS master’s thesis

Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG core courses:


The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 level courses


Total of 6 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives

D. CS/CEG 6000 level courses


Maximum of 9 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study.

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives

E. Thesis: 9 hours maximum


Submission of an approved CS Master’s thesis

Total: 141 hours


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