Cybersecurity Engineering (M.S.)

https://manchester.unh.edu/program/ms/cybersecurity-engineering

This program is offered in Manchester.

Cybersecurity touches nearly every facet of an organization. From marketing to legal to finance, employees across the industry are more aware of the flow of data and the measures needed to keep it secure. Technical systems need technical solutions—which is why the University of New Hampshire has launched a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering.

Designed for working professionals and those with a strong interest in cybersecurity, the program combines in-class and online learning on how to develop, engineer and operate secure information systems. You will learn the theoretical underpinnings of information security and have opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios and authentic project experiences.

With a greater emphasis on the collection and storage of big data, information security and cloud computing, the demand for cybersecurity engineers has never been higher. The M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering gives you the technical skills and experience to meet that demand, preparing you to secure information, communications, networks and control systems for any organization.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cybersecurity Engineering program are able to identify, analyze and respond to the complex information security threats that are increasingly common in today's digital landscape. You'll learn skills in core and advanced information security, preparing you to develop, integrate and evaluate secure IT systems and services for any organization.

The M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering program will have two options:

  • The Capstone option requires the completion of 11 courses (33 credits). The capstone is a work-based project, internship experience or other appropriate activity that integrates the skills and knowledge you developed during the degree program, along with your past experiences, areas of specialization and professional goals. In consultation with an advisor, each student develops a project plan and prepares and delivers a final project agreed upon by the student and advisor.
  • The Thesis option consists of 10 courses (30 credits) including 6 credits of COMP 899 Master's Thesis (counts as 2 courses) and requires you to research, write and defend a publishable-quality, graduate-level paper. The thesis track is designed for students who may be interested in pursuing further studies (i.e., a doctoral experience).
Required Courses
COMP 815Information Security3
COMP 835Secure Networking Technologies3
COMP 880Topics (Software Security Principles)3
COMP 880Topics (Computer Forensics)3
COMP 880Topics (Cryptography)3
One (1) 3-credit policy course from the following:3
CPRM 810
Foundations of Cybersecurity Policy
CPRM 830
Security Measures I
CPRM 850
Security Measures II
CPRM 870
Cybersecurity Risk Management
CPRM 880
Cybersecurity Metrics and Evaluation
Internship 1
COMP 890Internship and Career Planning1-3
or COMP 891 Internship Practice
or COMP 892 Applied Research Internship
One (1) elective course for Thesis Option or three (3) elective courses for Capstone Option:
COMP 805
Full Stack Development
COMP 820
Database Systems and Technologies
COMP 821
Big Data for Data Engineers
COMP 825
Programming Languages
COMP 830
Software Development
COMP 840
Machine Learning Applications and Tools
COMP 850
Neural Networks
COMP 851
System Integration and Architecture
COMP 860
Data Visualization & Communication
COMP 880
Topics
Capstone Project
COMP 898Master's Project3
or
COMP 899Master's Thesis6
1

Students are required to enroll in at least one credit of internship experience by enrolling in COMP 890 or COMP 891 or COMP 892 upon successful completion of nine credits in their program of study. COMP 891 and COMP 892 may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. 

  • Analyze complex computing problems and identify solutions by applying principles of computing.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate computing solutions that meet computing requirements with focus on security aspects.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in IT activities.
  • Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.