The Cybersecurity Engineering Technology master’s degree is designed to prepare the graduate with the technical knowledge and skills needed to conduct operations that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and non-repudiation. This includes providing for restoration of information systems by incorporating protection, detection and reaction capabilities. The thirty-four (34) semester credit hours Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Technology includes twelve (12) credits in core courses, twenty-one (21) credits in technical electives, and a one (1) credit seminar course which focuses on producing a research paper related to Information Assurance and Computer Security.
Objectives
The objectives of this degree program are to develop graduates who can plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. The program will train graduates who can ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. In addition, the objective of the degree program will develop graduates who can respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Cybersecurity Engineering Technology master’s degree are as follows:
- To prepare graduates with the technical knowledge and skills needed to protect and defend computer systems and networks by ensuring availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality of digital information;
- To develop graduates who can plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures for the protection of computing infrastructure; and
- To develop graduates who are able to analyze and address computer security breaches.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the graduate program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate cybersecurity needs of an organization.
- Assess cybersecurity risk management policies.
- Measure the performance of cybersecurity systems.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and update cybersecurity systems.
- Implement real-time cybersecurity solutions.
- Design short- and long-term cybersecurity strategies and policies.
Admission Criteria
Admission requirement include a bachelor degree in a technology related field, such as:
Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering, Networking, Information Security or related disciplines. Application from candidates with Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field may be considered case by case if they provide an evidence of work experience in the field or planning to work in the field. All applicants must show a strong record of academic achievement, as indicated by official transcript(s) and three letter of recommendation.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester - July 1st
Spring Semester - December 1st
Summer Session(s) - April 1st.
Course Requirements for Graduation
The general requirements for those of the non-thesis program are:
- A minimum of 34 semester credit hours in courses approved for graduate credit with a minimum average grade of “B” in all course work taken.
- A minimum of 18 semester credit hours in courses numbered 600 or above.
- Successful submission of a seminar paper is required.
Total number of credits and their distribution:
- Required Core Technology Courses - 12 Credits
- Elective Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Courses - 21 Credits
- Seminar Course - 1 Credit
- Total Credits Required - 34 Credits
For more information on this program, please contact:
Dr. Kenny Fotouhi, Interim Chair and Program Director
Department of Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-6465
Email: mfotouhi@umes.edu
Ms. Etahe Johnson, Academic Support Specialist
Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Program
Department of Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-6131
Email: ejohnson2@umes.edu
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