M.S. in Computer Science:
Software and Security Engineering
The MS/CS concentration in Software and Security Engineering prepares you for the secure and reliable application of best practices and software technologies to deliver software services on time and within budget. The security courses provide you with a grounding in cybersecurity fundamentals, privacy, and forensics and information assurance.
If you follow this study plan, you will graduate with:
- a Master of Science in Computer Science, and
- a Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Security and Information Assurance.
Core Courses
| Cybersecurity | CS 573 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity |
| CS 578 Privacy in a Networked World | |
| CS 665 Cybersecurity Forensics | |
| CS 594 Enterprise Security and Information Assurance | |
| Software Engineering | SSW 533 Cost Estimation and Metrics |
| SSW 540 Fundamentals of Software Engineering | |
| SSW 565 Software Architecture and Component-Based Design | |
| SSW 567 Software Testing | |
| SOC 521 Software Reqts Acquisition and Analysis | |
Suggestions for Elective Courses
| Service Oriented Architecture | CS 548 Engineering of Enterprise Software Systems |
| Management | MIS 662 Legal Issues for the IT Professional |
| TM 675 Analyzing Technology Risks |
Sample Study Plan - Part Time
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | SSW Fund of Soft Eng CS 573 Fund of Cybersecurity |
CS 578 Privacy TM 675 Analyzing Tech Risks |
SOC 521 Software Requirements |
| Year 2 | SSW 533 Cost Est and Metrics CS 665 Cyber Forensics |
SSW 567 Software Testing CS 594 Enterprise Security |
CS 548 Eng of Enterprise Soft Systems |
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