Cyber Studies, Ph.D.

The University of Tulsa's hybrid Ph.D. in Cyber Studies equips students with advanced knowledge in cybersecurity, networking, and data analysis. Through research under faculty supervision, students develop research skills and professional conduct in the cyber scientific community. The program offers specializations in Cyber Security, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ph.D. in Cyber Studies at the University of Tulsa is a hybrid program that encourages students to pursue research under the supervision of faculty in the School of Cyber Studies.

Objectives:

To provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the foundations of cybersecurity, networking, data analysis, and a disciplinary specialization relevant to cyber studies.
To develop students' research skills and professional behavior consistent with the scholarly cyber scientific community.

Outline:

Core Requirements:

CYB 7153 Foundations of Cyber Security
CYB 7223 Network Security Concepts and Applications
CYB 7003 Research Methods in Cyber Studies
Graduate Course in Probability, Statistics, or Data Analytics

Cyber Seminars:

CYB 8010 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Cyber Studies
CYB 8003 Research Seminar in Cyber Studies

Cyber Specialization:

Areas of specialization include:
Cyber Security
Data Science
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Computer Engineering

Disciplinary Specialization:

Students select courses according to a disciplinary focus from graduate programs offered at TU, subject to advisor approval.

Electives:

Students can choose between elective coursework or additional dissertation hours.

Program Overview