Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Computer Science

The Computer Science emphasis builds on the foundation of an undergraduate cybersecurity or computer science degree and expects students to have prior background in foundational computer science areas or complete some foundational courses upon entry. This emphasis is designed to be focused on technical aspects of cybersecurity and provides greater depth than that afforded at an undergraduate level.
This program was designed with the busy working adult in mind and can be completed in 12 to 18 months. Online coursework provides students the flexibility to complete the program's 10 courses as their schedule permits
Cybersecurity is currently one of the most critical issues facing individuals, organizations, governments and society. Media reports are replete with breaches of information security and the adverse consequences for all stakeholders involved. At the same time, industry and government reports indicate a continued severe shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent across both public and private sectors.
The University of Missouri'St. Louis offers dynamic, industry-driven cybersecurity curricula at the master's level. The Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary program jointly provided by the departments of Information Systems and Technology (College of Business Administration) and Computer Science (College of Arts and Sciences). It is designed to equip students with a vital combination of business and technical knowledge, and it produces professionals who can protect information resources and manage people while making cybersecurity a priority in each technology initiative..

Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree, preferable in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related area.

GPA minimum of 3.25 on 4.0 scale. Students whose overall GPA is 2.75 to 3.24 may be admitted under some circumstances.

Applicants with bachelor's degrees outside of specified areas must demonstrate significant proficiency by showing competence through related academic or professional experience, or by taking a test in the following areas.

a. Programming skills in C/C++ and Java with at least three college semesters or comparable experience.

b. Proficiency with computer organization, architecture, or assembly level programming.

c. Familiarity with Unix/Linux/OSX and with command-line scripting with tools.

d. Students must also have satisfactorily completed mathematics courses equivalent to the following courses: Survey Calculus or Calculus I and an elementary course in probability or statistics.

Proof of English proficiency

Minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have a 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 53 PTE-A