Cybersecurity (Master of Science, M.S.)

Dr. Yipkei Kwok, Program Director
cybersecurity@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4288
missouriwestern.edu/csmp/cybersecurity

The MS in Cybersecurity is currently not accepting new students into the program for the 2022-2023 academic year, as it is currently being revamped.  For further information about this program, please contact the Program Director.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program provides a broad technical understanding of current and evolving technologies in cybersecurity with an emphasis on safeguarding IT infrastructures from attacks on hardware, software, networks and data repositories. The program equips students with security principles and practices they need to become security practitioners, managers and executives. Students will learn how to design, develop, implement, operate, and manage secure information systems and protect an organization's information assets. Students develop a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, network administration and security, cryptography, etc. The specialization also introduces students to the ethical, legal and policy issues associated with cybersecurity. Laboratory exercises are included in courses to enhance students' learning experience. 

Admission Requirements

  • Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
  • A related bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, or related area, from an accredited college or university.
  • Completed courses in Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Networking, and Database with grades C, or above. 
    (Admitted applicants who have not already taken any of these 3 courses prior to their first day of the applied semesters may meet this requirement by either (1) enrolling in undergraduate coursework at Missouri Western State University or (2) passing the related certification exams suggested by the Cybersecurity faculty)
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Application reviewed and approved by the Cybersecurity Graduate Admission Committee.

The MS in Cybersecurity is currently not accepting new students into the program for the 2023-2024 academic year as it is currently being revamped.  For further information about this program, please contact the Program Director.