Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Analytics
The M.S. in Cybersecurity and Analytics is a 1-year, 30-credit, evening program in STEM that provides skills that are in-demand in the fast-growing fields of cybersecurity and analytics.
- Courses are aligned with top industry certifications, such as CompTIA and CISSP
- The program is designed for students with diverse backgrounds
- There is strong emphasis on internships and job placement
The MS Cybersecurity and Analytics provides critical skills to combat cyber threats. You’ll learn about
- Cloud security
- Hacking, social engineering, DDoS, Malware
- Networks, VPNs, Firewalls
- Wireless security
- Best practices to secure systems
STEM and OPT
STEM degrees are a national priority in the United States, and can provide foreign students with a 24 month OPT extension. Learn more.
What is the outlook for Cybersecurity Careers?
- Average salary for U.S. Cyber Security professional is $116,000
- The Cybersecurity profession is growing at a rate of 115% through the next 5 years
- Worldwide shortage of Cybersecurity professionals: 1 million openings
According to CBS News, there are about 465,000 open positions in cybersecurity nationwide as of May 2021.
According to Security Ventures, “the cybersecurity unemployment rate dropped to zero percent in 2016, and has remained there ever since.”
Typical Curriculum
The curriculum covers core concepts of networks, cybersecurity, and analytics, all using real-world applications and modern tools.
| Cybersecurity | Analytics |
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| Fall |
Internet Protocols & Network Management Security | Fundamentals of Big Data Analytics |
| Cyber Security Technologies | Programming for Data Analytics | |
| Spring |
Cyber Security Operations | Data Engineering |
| Ethical Hacking for Business | Data Warehousing | |
| Summer 1 |
Cyber Capstone / Internship | Big Data Applications |
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