Classes and Scheduling Options
Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience Degree Requirements
The online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience is a 30-credit program that includes the following
- Required Courses – 4 credits
- Cyber Courses and Cyber Electives – 18 to 24 credits
- Advisor-Approved Cyber or Non-Cyber Electives – 0 to 6 credits
- Culminating Activity – 2 credits
Review the following table for details on cyber operations and resilience courses.
| Credit Type | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | CORE 500 Cyber Systems Thinking | 3 |
| Required | CORE 501 Cyber Risk Assessment | 1 |
| Cyber Courses and Cyber Electives | Take 18 to 24 credits from the following: CORE 503 Information Assurance (1) CORE 506 Cybersecurity Risk Quantification (3) CORE 510 Applied Cybersecurity Programming (1) CORE 511 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (1) CORE 512 Introduction to Deep Learning (1) CORE 513 Internet of Things Architecture (1) CORE 514 Cyber Informed Engineering (1) CORE 520 Cyber Security Operations Center (1) CORE 521 Cyber Business and Regulatory Operations (1) CORE 522 Cyber Red and Blue teams (1) CORE 540 Zero Trust Architecture (3) CORE 550 Cyber Threat Intelligence (3) CORE 551 Cyber Warfare and Conflicts (3) CORE 552 Cyber Digital and Signal Intelligence (3) CORE 554 Digital Forensic and eDiscovery Procedures (3) CORE 560 Cyber Resilience Systems Design (3) CORE 561 Network Design and Exploitation Techniques (3) CORE 562 Resilience Coding and Architecture of Devices (3) CORE 563 Cyber Operations Challenge and Competition (3) CORE 570 Cyber Risk Management (3) CORE 571 Cyber Law, Ethics and Policy (3) CORE 572 Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance (3) CORE 573 Developing and Adapting Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures (3) |
18-24 |
| Culminating Activity | Take at least 2 credits from the following: CORE 577 Applied Research (1) CORE 578 Teaching (1) CORE 579 Certification (1) |
2 |
Students who have previously completed the 400-level undergraduate versions of dual-listed 500-level cyber operations and resilience courses won’t be permitted to enroll in the graduate version of the course or courses. If these courses are required for the master’s degree, then the student will work with the program coordinator to identify acceptable substitutes.
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. CORE 500). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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