Cybersecurity, Master of Science (M.S.)
An interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Objectives
The Cybersecurity Master’s degree program is jointly administered by the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department at the Grove School of Engineering at City College. The goal of the program is to give students a solid foundation in the core cybersecurity disciplines together with a set of hands-on learning opportunities that will provide graduates with the skills needed to fill critical electronic security roles protecting systems from malicious attacks.
Admission Requirements
Graduate study is open to qualified students who possess a bachelor’s degree.
GRE Required: No
Minimum TOEFL/IELTS Scores: 550 (PBT), 79 (IBT) or 6.5
Supporting Documents Required:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Statement of Purpose
Eligibility:
- Candidates must have a 3.00 undergraduate GPA
- Candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of:
- Calculus
- A Programming Language
- Algorithms/Data Structure
- Computer Organization and Microprocessors
MS Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses (12 credits)
Cybersecurity Electives (6-15 credits)
| CSc I4800 | Codes, Cryptography, and Secure Communication | 3 |
| EE I7600 | Secure Internet of Things Design Laboratory | 3 |
Complementary Electives (0-9 credits)
Capstone Design Project (3 credits)
Students will work with faculty/industry mentors to create their own Capstone Design projects focused on one or more sub-fields within cybersecurity.
Total Credit Hours: 30