Cybersecurity Master's Degree

Through this program, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge through an interdisciplinary set of core courses and then take a deep dive into one of four concentrations: cyber intelligence, digital forensics, information assurance or computer security fundamentals.

Concentrations

• Cyber Intelligence
• Digital Forensics
• Information Assurance
• Computer Security Fundamentals

Course Structure

The master's in cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary 30- to 33-credit hour program offered by the USF Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Behavioral and Community Sciences; and Business and Engineering.

The Cyber-Intelligence, Digital Forensics and Information Assurance concentrations can be completed fully online. Most courses are delivered in a convenient eight-week format that fits into the busy lives of working adults, allowing swift progression through the program.

Who Should Attend

This is a graduate-level program, and students admitted to this program are most likely to be successful if they have academic or work experience in the following areas:

• C/C++ programming
• Computer networks
• Operating-system design
• Algorithms
• Data structures
• Computer organization

An undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, MIS, or IT is recommended for admission.

Brochure

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