Cybersecurity Master's Degree Program

CURRICULUM

ACADEMICS

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Cybersecurity
Master's
Curriculum

Students will take courses as outlined below, totaling 30 credits for the Master’s Degree:

Four Core Courses (12 credits)
Minimum Two Cybersecurity Electives (6-15 credits)
Up to Three Complementary Electives (0-9 credits)
Capstone Design Project (3 credits)

Courses

Computer Communications Networks
Computer Security
Network Security
Operating Systems

Cybersecurity Electives

Advanced Secure Internet of Things Design Lab
Codes, Cryptography, & Secure Communication
Cryptographic Protocols
Hardware Security
Modern Cryptography
Privacy for Data Scientists
Secure Internet of Things Design Lab
Security Policy and Regulations
Web Security

Capstone Design Projects

Students will work with faculty/industry mentors to create their own Capstone Design projects focused on one or more sub-fields within cybersecurity.

Timeline

Full-time students can complete the master’s program in three semesters.

Semester 1

Core Course 1
Core Course 2
Cybersecurity Elective Course 1

Semester 2

Core Course 3
Core Course 4
Cybersecurity Elective Course 2
Cybersecurity or Complementary Elective Course

Semester 3

Cybersecurity Elective Course 3
Cybersecurity or Complementary Elective Course
Capstone Design Project

Tuition

Current tuition rates can be found on the City College Bursar's website