Cybersecurity, PSM

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in computer networking, security, and cryptography for industry
• Integrate principles and techniques of risk analysis, project planning, and change management in the development of information security strategies
• Describe how to provide message privacy, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation using network security practices and infrastructure hardening techniques
• Integrate project development skills in producing a security system
• Function effectively as a member or a leader on a technical team
• Address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity
• Be lifelong learners in the cybersecurity environment

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application and $25 application fee (form available at www.pennwest.edu/apply).

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from computing disciplines such as computer science, computer information systems, information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering or mathematics as indicated by official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution. Students with a GPA below 3.00 or a degree outside the areas listed may apply for conditional admission.

• Prerequisite courses (if applicable) passed with a C or better grade.
 

Conditional Admission Requirements

• Conditional Admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission. For more information please contact the Department of Computing and Engineering Technology.

• International applicants: Please visit https://www.calu.edu/international-students/ for information about international applications.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Advanced

• PSC 6000 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
• PSC 6400 - Computer Networking Credit Hours: 3
• PSC 7550 - Wireless Network and Security Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 6450 - Applied Cryptography Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 6750 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 7600 - Leadership and Professional Development Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 7990 - PSM Capstone Course Credit Hours: 6

Related Electives

Complete 6 credits:

• PSC 7350 - Biometrics Credit Hours: 3
• PSC 7450 - Cybersecurity Risk Management & Assessment Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 7210 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Number of Credits to Complete the Program: 30