Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Cybersecurity [M.S.]


The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program establishes well-informed and practically grounded graduates in cybersecurity to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals in public and private sectors to contribute effectively in protecting local, regional, and national security. In addition, the program will equip cybersecurity professionals to serve as leaders and computer and information assurance research scientists. The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of research-oriented students and professionals by offering two tracks with thesis and project options. By completing the program requirements, students will be able to analyze complex cybersecurity problems and apply security principles of cybersecurity to identify solutions; analyze and evaluate systems concerning maintaining operations in the presence of risks and threats; design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of cybersecurity requirements; develop and implement cryptography for information systems; understand and implement advanced security to networks and software; recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in cybersecurity practice based on legal and ethical principles, and be active in state-of-the-art research activities and scholarly funded research activities. 

This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.

 

This program is available online. International applicants should check with International Admissions or program advisor before applying.

 Online Education for Out-of-State Students  

Program Admission


Graduate School Application

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The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:

  • Have at least 24 hours of Information Assurance and Cybersecurity courses, including and not limited to networking, digital and network forensics, incident response, operating system security, database management & security, malware analysis, and reverse engineering, defensive and/or offensive security, and policy development and legal issues in information systems.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in information system coursework.

Preference is given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in information systems and cybersecurity or closely related areas.

Conditional Admission

Applicants who do not meet all Graduate School admission requirements may be eligible for conditional admission. Applicants who do not have the required academic background for full admission will be required to complete IA 601  with a minimum grade of ‘B’ prior to being fully admitted. The program advisor or coordinator will determine any additional coursework required for students who are not academically prepared for the program. In some cases, coursework may be replaced by a credential placement test for students who have extensive work experience es in the area of cybersecurity.

School Information


Information Security and Applied Computing | Sean Che, Ph.D., Interim Director | 734.487.2490, xche@emich.edu

Advisor Information


Mohammed Alsaleh​, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, 734.487.3736, malsaleh@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 30 hours


Restricted Electives: 6 hours


Capstone: 6 hours


Choose one of the following capstone options