Masters Degree in Data Science & Cyber Security
Earn your degree online at Daience University
Program Description:
Level of Students: Graduate
Number of Courses: 12
Credit Hours: 36 Semester Credit Hours
Delivery Method: Online
Next Start Date: May 24th, 2021
Class Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:00pm GMT / 1:00pm ET
Daience University’s Master of Data Science and Cyber Security program prepares professionals to assume cyber security and information assurance leadership roles in corporations, agencies, and organizations. The curriculum is rich in computer security management, IT security threat assessment, incident response, organizational management and behavior and leadership, and is designed to prepare students to become creators of knowledge and inventors of processes.
The master’s degree has been divided into a set of core courses that provide the necessary skills in data science, cyber security, organizational behavior, structure, research, and writing. The program offers select specializations that allow students to focus on a field of study that best meets their individual needs and goals. Each specialization aligns with industry skills and knowledge that have been derived from the NICE framework to enhance career applicability.
| TUITION AND FEES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Data Science and Cyber Security | |||
| $0 | Application Fee | ||
| $200 | Registration Fee | ||
| $100 | Library Services Fees | ||
| $750 | Tuition (per 3 credit hour course) | ||
| Estimated: $50 - $100/course | Books & Materials Fees | ||
| $2650 | Total Projected Cost per Semester (USD) | ||
| STUDY PLAN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| DSCS701 | Research and Writing for the IT Practitioner | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS703 | Programming with Python | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS707 | Linux Networking and Security | 3 hrs | |
| Total | 9 hrs | ||
| Term 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| DSCS704 | Hacker Mind (profiling the IT Criminal) | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS727 | Big Data Analysis | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS705 | Operational Security for Critical Infrastructure | 3 hrs | |
| Total | 9 hrs | ||
| Term 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| DSCS708 | Advanced Hacking Techniques | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS725 | Deep Learning | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS710 | Conducting Penetration and Security Tests | 3 hrs | |
| Total | 9 hrs | ||
| Term 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| DSCS726 | Advanced Networking and Data Security | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS720 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 hrs | |
| DSCS799 | Capstone Project | 3 hrs | |
| Total | 9 hrs | ||
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants for admission must have a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Applicants must submit:
- A completed Application Form
- Official transcripts verifying completion of: a Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, CHEA, or listed in the International Handbook for Colleges or Universities. (Master’s Degree program only) Please refer to the international transcript requirements for degrees earned outside of the US.
- High School or the equivalent (Certificate programs only)
- A close-up copy of an official government ID or passport and a photo of the applicant holding the official government ID
- Application fee
Additional requirements for international students:
- Transcripts not in English: Transcripts that are not in English must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved third party recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). They may also be evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator fluent in the language on the transcript. Evaluators must possess expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and must include an English translation of the review. All translated materials must be official.
DU’s preferred evaluating company is SpanTran, which can provide both credential evaluation and translation services. {Click here for Daience's SpanTran Credential Evaluation} Applicants are not required to use SpanTran, but all translation(s) and evaluation(s) submitted by an applicant must meet the policy requirements to be accepted by DU.
International Transcript Requirements: In order to be accepted, an official transcript for a degree program completed in a country other than the U.S. must include the following information:
- The type of degree completed (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree)
- The date when the degree was conferred
- A list of all courses along with the corresponding credits (or units) and the grades earned
- A legend with the grading scale and the key to read the transcript
- Signature by the appropriate university official
Program Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate the nature of risks and pathways of threats to cyber and cyber-physical systems
- Outline vulnerabilities to software, networks, and computer systems
- Illustrate the ability to recognize, design and implement efficient software solutions to problems
- Employ methods and strategies for protecting data on networks, in software, as well as, other cyber and cyber-physical systems
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and to work as a team
- Attain employment and/or to be accepted into a Data Science and cyber security PhD. Program
- Identify the constraints and costs of cyber crime and espionage to privacy, communication, and use of technology
- Summarize the role that government, corporate, and coalition policies can have towards slowing and stopping cyber crime and surveillance
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