Cybersecurity

The 30-credit Master of Arts in Cybersecurity program is designed for students who wish to add the core concepts of cybersecurity to their portfolio of skills in a specific discipline or industry. As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, organizations will need skilled employees who understand the threats to business and infrastructure and can effectively create strategies to mitigate risks. Students in the program will understand the legal, managerial, and policy implications of cybersecurity work and conduct research prior to completing the program. Graduates will possess the adequate preparation to pursue N+ and S+ certifications and take the exam to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Cybersecurity

The M.S. Cybersecurity works to provide students with a thorough grounding in the technology and practice of cybersecurity. The program focuses on development of career professionals wishing to document their skillset, develop their skills in this arena, or improve on their security skill set related to technology. Ideal candidates have some technical background or are willing to pursue study prior to beginning the program to develop their technology background. The program is designed around industry certifications and standards and provides a diverse background leading to entry level careers (for those transitioning from other areas) and career advancement (for those with prior background in technology). The program is taught online using virtual environments to support simulation and analysis of operating systems. Theory and practice are both considered critical components of the program. Students shall complete a limited on site matriculation for a capstone project and a thesis demonstrating research capabilities.

The M.S. Cybersecurity program was created in partnership with industry professionals and is taught fully online using virtual environments to simulate the operating systems that you’ll monitor on the job.

Students should submit an application to the University which includes copies of transcripts (which include: clear indication of the receipt of an undergraduate degree; indication of completion of 2 computer programming courses and two networking courses within the last 10 years or a plan to complete these courses as a deficiency; and a copy of a local BCI (or equivalent document; BCI documents can normally be obtained from a local police agency or other State of Federal institution, assistance from RWU may be obtained for this portion of the application if necessary).

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Potential Employers

• US Government
• Fidelity
• Dell Secureworks
• Raytheon
• State Police
• Banks
• Hospitals
• Military

This certificate allows individuals the opportunity to explore cybersecurity without the technical requirement commitment.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in order to be eligible for Graduate Certificate Admission.

Other admission requirements are:

1. Application Form
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate work
3. Letter of Intent

Required Courses:

*A student may be awarded the Master of Science in Cybersecurity after the successful completion of the three certificates, Digital Forensics, Cyberspecialist, and Cybersecurity.

Offered with the RWU School of Law.

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Course Requirements for the M.A. Cybersecurity/J.D. Dual Degree Program

Students in the dual degree program complete six courses (18 credits) in the Cybersecurity program and receive four transfer courses (12 credits) from the J.D. program to complete the requirements for the M.A. Cybersecurity degree.

The following six (6) core courses are required in the Cybersecurity program to fulfill dual degree requirements:

* Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are counted as elective credit toward the J.D. program for dual degree students, provided that all four are taken after admission and subsequent enrollment in the J.D. program.

Four (4) of the following courses (12 credits) may be transferred from the J.D. program to fulfill the remaining requirements of the M.A. Cybersecurity program. Students must earn a grade of "B" or better for courses to count toward the M.A. Cybersecurity program.