Be a white hat. You’ll do that here.
As we’ve become dependent on the tools and technology of modern life, others have sought to prove destructive to those same systems. From malware to ransomware, phishing to cloaking, there seems to be no limit of the threats to our technological infrastructure. Enter cybersecurity professionals, tasked with protecting and defending these critical infrastructures.
The program focuses on developing a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce with specialization in the area of critical infrastructure as defined by the Department of Homeland Security. In this program, you’ll also:
Graduates from our master’s in cybersecurity program will enter the most demanding and rewarding careers in the cybersecurity field.
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of Computer Science report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
Computer & Information Systems Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information systems manager is $161,730.
Computer Systems Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer systems analyst is $99,020.
Computer & Information Research Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information research scientist is $130,980.
Explore the courses you’ll need to complete your degree
With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, you’ll be prepared to enter the field even without a Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or similar degree. The program trains new graduates as well as existing practitioners, with skills required to protect critical infrastructure. You’ll take courses in computational cryptography, introduction of cybersecurity, information security in system administration, and security of critical infrastructure.
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
Applicants who do not meet the general and/or program’s admission requirements may be considered for probationary admission upon approval by the graduate program coordinator. While under probation, students must complete nine credit hours that count toward the degree with a grade of “B” or better to continue in the program.
Core Requirements:
Thesis option
Non Thesis option
Electives may be chosen from the following with the advice of advisor:*
*May be taken once for credit on program
The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.
This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college which houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.
The applied computer science degree prepares you for a career as a developer, programmer, or software engineer as well as network and systems administration.
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