Pace University’s MS in Cybersecurity will train you for the tech workforce of the future, where you can join a growing set of highly skilled cyber warriors that serve and protect people and their data. In a world that is becoming more and more connected, the need for dedicated cybersecurity experts is growing every day. With a master’s degree in Cybersecurity, you will be in the perfect position to join the ranks of security professionals who work to defend individuals, businesses, government, and not-for-profit organizations from hackers, phishing scams, data theft, and more.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Bridge Courses
CS 601C	Computational Statistics
IS 612	Introduction to Coding
IS 632	Business Data Communications
or IS 656	Networks: Routing & Switching
Core Requirements
CYB 611	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3
CYB 613	Operating Systems Theory and Administration	3
CYB 621	Information Security Mangemnt	3
CYB 623	Network Security and Defense	3
CYB 625	Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing	3
Concentration Electives
See elective options below.		3-12
Capstone
CYB 691	Cybersecurity Capstone Project	3
Total Credits:		30

Concentration Electives

General Concentration

Students should work with their academic advisor to select individual courses from the current academic schedule to take as electives, provided the prerequisites have been met. Students can also select electives to satisfy either one of the concentrations below.

Four Courses/12 Credits

Cyber Operation Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
IT 670	Mobile Forensics Investigation	3
CS 608	Algorithms and Computing Theory	3
CYB 633	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	3
Elective Course		3
Total Credits		12

Cybersecurity Leadership Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
IS 642	Information Security Planning and Policy: NIST Standards	3
IS 643	Information Security Auditing and Risk Management:ISO Standards	3
IS 644	Business Continuity & Disaster	3
Elective Course		3
Total Credits		12