Cybersecurity, M.S. (Online)

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The Cybersecurity Center at the University of Nevada, Reno offers an online integrated course of study covering the theory, implementation and design of secure cyberspace (i.e., secure communication, computation, information, cyber-physical systems, IoT, hardware and embedded systems) for those seeking the Cybersecurity, M.S. The home department for this program is Computer Science and Engineering department.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

apply engineering and computer science research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
understand research methodology.

Contact Information

Shamik Sengupta, Executive Director, UNR Cybersecurity Center
(775) 784-6953
ssengupta@unr.edu

Mailing Address:
University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering, Mail Stop 0171
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557-0330

Department website: http://www.unr.edu/cse/

UNR Cybersecurity Center website: https://www.unr.edu/cybersecurity

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
Applicants having minimum GPA of 2.75 and computer science minor equivalency or better will be directly admitted into the core program.
Applicants not having the minimum computer science minor equivalency or with GPA below 2.75 will be considered for admission into the bridge program (two bridge courses) before taking the core courses.
- Bridge program candidates must successfully complete (as per UNR Graduate School Policy) two bridge courses (6 units) before starting core classes (30 units). (C or better is considered passing for the Graduate School. See Academic Requirements for Maintaining Graduate Standing .)
All applicants must also submit

One page personal statement describing career goals
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV

Admission decisions are competitive, and satisfaction of the above thresholds does not guarantee an admission. Exceptions to these criteria may be made for applicants who show exceptional qualification.

I. Program Requirements (30 units)

At least 15 units must be completed at the 700-level.

A. Required Courses (30 units)

CS 645 - Internet Security (3 units)
CS 647 - Computer Systems Administration (3 units)
CS 650 - Fundamentals of Integrated Computer Security (3 units)
CS 653 - Mobile Computing Security and Privacy (3 units)
CS 654 - Reliability and Security of Computing Systems (3 units)
CS 701 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity (3 units)
CS 702 - Cybersecurity Law and Ethics (3 units)
CS 703 - Game Theory for Cybersecurity (3 units)
CS 704 - Digital Forensics (3 units)
CS 705 - Cryptography and Blockchain (3 units)

B. Bridge Courses (6 units)

CS 601 - Fundamentals of Computer Science (3 units)
CS 646 - Principles of Operating Systems (3 units)

Note:

Each student’s program of study and notice of completion must be approved by the Cybersecurity Center Director.