Minor in Cybersecurity {21-22}
Minor in Cybersecurity
Description
Students completing a Minor in Cybersecurity at MSUM will be able to evaluate the security needs of a system, and competently design and implement secure systems to reduce vulnerabilities and minimize risks. Students will be able to communicate, to technical and non-technical audiences, about cybersecurity issues in Information Systems. To receive a Minor in Cybersecurity, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and complete 27 credits, required for this Minor.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to evaluate the security needs of a system.
- Students will be able to competently design and develop secure systems.
- Students will be able to communicate, to technical and non-technical audiences, about cybersecurity through writing and speech.
- Students will possess competitive and comprehensive content knowledge in cybersecurity.
- Students will be able to solve problems in their careers.
Core Requirements
( 27 credits )
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.50
Grade of C- or better for CSIS 152, CSIS 153, CSIS 252 & MATH 210
CSIS 320 Architecture (4)
CSIS 349 Network & Data Communications (3)
CSIS 349L Network & Data Communications Lab (1)
CSIS 352 Advanced Concepts in Programming (3)
CSIS 362 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (3)
CSIS 364 Information Systems Security (3)
CSIS 430 Operating Systems (4)
CSIS 462 Software Security (3)
CSIS 464 Software Security Analysis (3)