The cybersecurity engineering MS focuses on the engineering and technical aspects of cybersecurity. The degree is designed to appeal to practitioners as well as research scholars through the inclusion of capstone experience.
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The Cybersecurity Engineering graduate degree can be earned entirely through on‐campus instruction, through the Engineering Online Graduate Program, or a combination of the two. Distance students should note that MATH 6180, Cryptography, is offered only in an on‐campus format and cannot include it as one of their elective cybersecurity‐specific courses.
Course details
The Master of Cybersecurity Engineering degree entails a minimum of 33 semester graduate credit hours. Core courses cover topics such as advanced algorithms, computer architecture, digital forensics and operating systems. The programme culminates in a capstone engineering project demonstrating mastery of cybersecurity engineering.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in computer science, software engineering or an equivalent technically‐ deep software-oriented equivalent discipline from an institution of recognised standing. Degrees or significant work experience in information technology, electrical engineering or other related disciplines may also be suitable.
Career outcomes
This graduate program prepares students for roles related to analysing, developing, investigating, protecting, and defending the cyber ecosystem of organisations.
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Auburn University
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Auburn University
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Auburn, Alabama 36849
The Quad Center
Auburn, Alabama 36849
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+1 (334) 844-6425
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