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
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I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours
Global Traditions: 6 hours
Required Select two of the following laboratory science courses:
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: 20 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.
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 |
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