Computer Science, Cybersecurity Systems Concentration, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Students with or without computer science background are welcomed to apply. Applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have potential to be successful in our graduate program. Applicants must complete the following undergraduate courses before or during the study in our graduate program:

1. CSCI 1170, 2170, 3080, 3110, 3130, and 3240 or equivalent of each course;
2. MATH 1910 and 2050 or equivalent of each course

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at http://mtsu.edu/graduate/apply). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive instructions on how to enter the graduate portal to submit additional materials.
2. submit official transcripts showing an acceptable GPA in previous academic work.
3. The GRE is waived for all applicants to the Master’s program; however, applicants with either a weak computer science background or an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or lower are encouraged to submit GRE scores.
4. International applicants should check with the Office of International Affairs for the requirement of proof of English proficiency.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity Systems concentration requires completion of 30 semester hours (thesis option) or 36 hours (non-thesis option). Students may take no more than 30% of coursework at the 5000-level while earning a Master’s degree.

Curriculum: Computer Science, Cybersecurity Systems