In the cybersecurity curriculum, students can choose between Technology or Policy pathways via electives. Speak with your advisor if you are unsure which pathway would best fit you. Recommended electives are listed, but students are encouraged to speak with their advisor if they want other suggestions. Additionally, a list of suggested electives can be found here.
A note about certifications:
- Cybersecurity students may take up to 2 certification courses over their MBS degree
- (16:137:603) Special Topics: MCCP - MBS Cybersecurity Certification Preparation (Cr. 3) is required.
- You may take one other certification as a science elective. However, you may only take one certification course per semester.
- Instructions for taking a second certification can be discussed with your advisor.
Cybersecurity Core
Business Core Courses
(13 credits)
- 16:137:500 Ethics in Science and Technology Management (1cr)
- 16:137:502 Principles of Communication and Leadership (3cr)
- 16:137:507 Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science (3cr)
- 16:137:530 Principles of Accounting and Finance for Science and Technology (3cr)
- 16:137:600 Science and Technology Management Capstone (3cr)
- Prerequisite Courses: 16:137:502, 16:137:507, 16:137:530
Cybersecurity Core Courses
(18 credits)
- 16:137:552 Python Methodologies (3cr)
- 16:137:561 Essentials of Cybersecurity and Secure Systems for Engineering Management (3cr)
- 16:137:560 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (3cr)
- 16:137:601 Special Topics: Linux Administration &Networking (3cr)
- (16:137:603) Special Topics: MCCP - MBS Cybersecurity Certification Preparation (Cr. 3)
- (16:137:603) Special Topics: Practical Cybersecurity (Cr. 3)
Pathways
Technical Pathway
(6 Science Elective Credits and 6 Business Elective Credits)
- Recommended Science Electives
- Recommended Business Electives
Policy Pathway
(6 Science Elective Credits and 6 Business Elective Credits)
- Recommended Science Electives
- 16:790:558 Politics of Cyber Warfare (3cr)
- 16:790:559 Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence (3cr)
- 16:137:563 Basics of AI for Science Professionals (Cr. 3)
- 16:137:606 Special Topics: Data Storytelling (Cr. 3)
- Recommended Business Electives
- 16:137:601 Special Topics: Project Management (3cr, Online)
- 22:010:627 Information Risk Management (3cr)
Degree Requirements
In addition to 19 credits of business courses and 24 credits of science courses, all MBS concentrations require additional degree requirements. See here for the full list of degree requirements.
If you have questions about the program curriculum, please contact the concentration coordinator(s) or request an appointment with an advisor.