MS in Cyber Security

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Cyber Security at Bay Atlantic University provides advanced skills in information systems and security. Students complete 36 credit hours, including core courses in cyber security, management information systems, and information security management. Electives allow for specialization in areas such as forensics, penetration testing, and data mining. The program prepares graduates for high-level careers in the growing field of cyber security.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master of Science in Cyber Security
• Program Length: 2 years
• Total Credits: 36
• Tuition Per Year: $21,600
• Course Delivery Method: On Campus
• Program Retention Rate: 97%
• Program Objectives:
1. To provide a path for individuals from diverse fields to rapidly transition to data science careers. Enable established IT and computing professionals to upgrade technical management and development skills. Prepare graduates to apply data science techniques for knowledge discovery and dissemination to assist researchers or decision-makers in achieving organizational objectives.
• Degree Requirements:
• Students must complete 36 credit hours (12 courses of 3 credit hours).
• 21 credits are core courses and 15 credits are elective courses.
• Students must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
• The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the graduate program is 54 credits.
• A graduate student may transfer up to 50% of credits earned at accredited institutions.

Outline:

• Core Requirements (21 Credits):
• BGDA 522 - Applied Statistics:
3 Credits
• CAPS 623 - Internship:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: All Core Courses)
• CMPS 502 - Cyber Security:
3 Credits
• CMPS 514 - Management Information Systems:
3 Credits
• CMPS 515 - Network Security & Cryptography:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• CMPS 564 - Information Security Management:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 515)
• CMPS 578 - Cyber Security Law:
3 Credits
• Electives (15 Credits):
• BGDA 501 - Introduction to Big Data:
3 Credits
• BGDA 510 - Data Mining:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• BGDA 511 - Big Data and Analytics:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• BGDA 513 - Artificial Intelligence:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: BGDA 511)
• BGDA 521 - Technology Management:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• CMPS 517 - Computer Forensics:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• CMPS 524 - Computer Networks and Mobile Communications:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 514)
• CMPS 530 - Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: BDGA 522 or CMPS 516)
• CMPS 618 - Penetration Testing:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 564)
• CMPS 623 - Web Application Security:
3 Credits (Prerequisite: CMPS 564)
• Additional Requirements:
• Students must maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0 (B) out of 4.0 and earn a minimum grade of not less than 2.7 (B-) out of 4.0 on all courses to graduate.
• The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the Master’s program is 60 credits.

Careers:

• Potential Job Titles:
• Cryptographer
• Forensic Expert
• Incident Reporter
• Penetration Tester
• Security Administrator
• Security Analyst
• Security Architect
• Security Auditor
• Security Consultant
• Security Director
• Security Engineer
• Security Manager
• Security Software Developer
• Security Specialist
• Security Code Auditor
• Vulnerability Auditor
• Network Security Engineer

Other:

• Program Benefits:
• Bay Atlantic University offers various career preparation and personal development opportunities, including writing, speaking, and academic workshops, diverse clubs, and frequent social events.
• Students have the opportunity to live in the Island Condos student housing complex in Brookland, Washington, D.C., and have access to a school shuttle bus and WMATA U-Pass card for transportation.
• Free Resources:
• 390,000 free course-related e-books available to all BAU students
• Faculty:
• The context provides brief biographies of several faculty members, including Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka, Oonah Jaja-Wachuku, Paolo von Schirach, Perliter Walters-Gilliam, and Sean Michael Cox.