• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The innovative ALIGN bridge program to the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Cybersecurity is designed for students with a BS/BA degree from all backgrounds. During the first semester of year one, students are expected to take foundational courses in computer science fundamentals, as well as a course in data structures/discrete mathematics. During their second semester, students will take coursework in object-oriented design, as well as introductions to algorithms and computer systems.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity combines computer systems and network security training with knowledge from the social sciences, law, criminology, and management, giving you an opportunity to obtain skills that are in high demand. Through this program, the successful student will learn to: Build core knowledge surrounding computer system security and network security theory, processes, and practices; Plan and implement security strategies to reduce risk and enhance protection of information assets and systems; Identify and address legal and ethical issues associated with information security, privacy, and digital rights and identifying how they affect specific cybersecurity decisions and planning; Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with corporate management on cyber-related issues.

Concentration in Criminology

Cybercrime has evolved into more advanced techniques and sophisticated structures. Cybersecurity professionals are of vital importance in crime investigations, and for that reason they need to have a well-rounded background and knowledge. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity provides an interdisciplinary foundation that includes computer science technical courses, complemented with the contextual knowledge courses required for a proper holistic approach to cybercrime. The concentration in criminology and criminal justice will serve MSCY students to obtain the fundamental principles and the most important practices that criminal justice professionals use.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ Khoury College of Computer Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. English language requirement: We expect a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT), 250 on the Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT), or 600 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT); We expect a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS.

课程信息

学制：全日制(36-44 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS)

学费：

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：Northeastern University360 Huntington Avenue,BOSTON,Massachusetts,02115, United States