Combined Computer Engineering, BS & Cyber Security, MS

The combined B.S..in Computer Engineering/M.S. in Cybersecurity program allows students to earn a B.S. in Computer Engineering 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 M.S degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

Full-time student
Computer engineering 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 engineering will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

M.S. Program Learning Outcomes

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 cybersecurity 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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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Required

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Natural Science: 10 Hours

Required

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
Additional courses in MTH, STT, CHM, BIO, PHY, or EES appropriate for EES appropriate for science or engineering majorsCredit Hour(s): 3