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Degree Pathway, Master of Science in Security Studies, Cybersecurity Studies, Summer 2024 and Beyond

Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Science, Security Studies, Cybersecurity Studies, Summer 2024 and Beyond

For students entering Summer 2024 and beyond.
All programs are 30 credits, consisting of 6 core courses (18 credits) and 4 electives (12 credits).
Core Courses
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total18
CRIM.5750Contemporary Security Studies3
CRIM.5780Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice3
CRIM.6680Scientific and Technical Dimensions of National Security3
MSIT.5450Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program
3
MSIT.6580                             Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity3
MSIT.5610Computer Network Security3

Electives for Cybersecurity Studies (choose 4 from online or on-campus)

The following online courses are offered within the MS in Information Technology program, and can be used to fulfill requirements in the Cybersecurity concentration of the MS in Security Studies program. Enrollment in these courses requires an undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or comparable academic or professional background. Please contact the course instructor for permission to enroll.
Online
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
MSIT.5140Systems Security and Auditing3
MSIT.5620Digital Forensics3
MSIT.5110Network and Systems Administration3
MSIT.5630Secure Mobile Networks3
MSIT.5190Virtual Systems3
MSIT.5600Network Infrastructures3
MSIT.5650Cloud Computing3
MSIT.5660Advanced Cloud Computing3
MSIT.5410Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance3
MSIT.5430Intrusion Detection Systems3
CRIM.5910Research Design3
CRIM.7100Advanced Research in Terrorism3

The following courses are offered on campus within the MS in Computer Science program can be used to fulfill requirements in the Cybersecurity concentration of the MS in Security Studies program. Enrollment in these courses requires an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or comparable academic or professional background. Please contact the course instructor for permission to enroll.

On-Campus
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
MSIT.5140Systems Security and Auditing3
MSIT.5130Internet and Web Systems I3
MSIT.5140Internet and Web Systems II3
COMP.5150Operating Systems I 3
MSIT.5160Operating Systems II3
COMP.6610Advanced Topics in Network Security3
MSIT.5110Network and Systems Administration3
EECE.5830Network Design: Principles, Protocols and Applications3
MSIT.5410Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance3

Other graduate-level electives taken at UMass Lowell or at other campuses of the University of Massachusetts may also count toward electives, based on approval of the Program Director and Graduate Faculty Group.

Total credits: 30

Last updated 3/21/24