Cybersecurity, MS
Campus: NYC, Westchester
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.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Bridge Courses | ||
Computational Statistics | ||
Introduction to Coding | ||
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
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
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 |