2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Combined Computer Science, BS & Cyber Security, MSCS


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Program Description

The combined B.S.in Computer Science/M.S in Cybersecurity program allows students to earn a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Cybersecurity 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 the M.S degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

  • Full-time student
  • Computer science major
  • Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward 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 Cybersecurity.

B.S. Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the B.S. 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

M.S. Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Masters of Science program in cybersecurity 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

For More Information

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours


Mathematics: 4 Hours


Global Traditions: 6 hours


Required

Arts/Humanities: 3 hours


Social Science: 6 hours


Natural Science: 8 Hours


Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours


II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 58 Hours


A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Hours


C. CS/CEG Electives (3000 level or higher): 12 Hours


9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 3000/4000 level

         *CEG 3400 required

3 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 4000 level

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


III. Mathematics and Statistics Courses: 10 Hours


IV. General Electives: 12 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.S. - 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.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core classes or Cyber Security Electives.

C. Project: 6 hours


V. Thesis Option - 21 hours


A. Cyber Security core courses:


The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - 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.S. - 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

Total: 141 hours


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