Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 4 courses 30 total credits
Earn a Master of Computer Science with a concentration in cybersecurity from ASU to build skills as a software developer or computer system security analyst.
| Required Core Areas | 9 credits |
| Concentration | 9 credits |
| Electives | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core Areas
applications (3) foundations (3) systems (3)
Concentration
Students choose two:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 543 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| CSE 539 | Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| CSE 545 | Software Security | 3 |
| CSE 548 | Advanced Computer Network Security | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Electives
Additional Curriculum Information
This is a course-based program; students should see the academic unit for the list of courses approved for each core area in applications, foundations and systems. Coursework selected as part of the area core may not be used as elective coursework on the same plan of study. Students should check with their academic advisor to ensure that the total credit hours of their plan of study equal 30. The concentration coursework cannot be used as part of the area core on the same plan of study. Students must complete concentration course requirements as listed and complete different coursework for each of the core areas in applications, foundations and systems. The interactive plan of study must have a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate-level work. At least 24 of these hours must be CSE 500-level credits at ASU. Up to six credit hours of 400-level courses may be applied to the plan of study. All 30 credit hours must be from formal coursework (including CSE 591). CSE 590 is not allowed as part of the MCS program plan of study.
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