Computer Science, Specialization in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, M.S.

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This specialization is designed for students who want a focused study in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics. The program provides intensive studies in the fundamentals of both Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics with a focus on traditional and mobile computing.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.S. degree, students in the Computer Science program are expected to be able to:

Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of computer science
Critically analyze a body of current, published research in area of computer science
Evaluate algorithmic and/or software-based solutions to a given problem

Admission Requirements

GPA of 2.75 or better is required.
Submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GRE will be waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or better. Enter your GPA and GPA Scale with your undergraduate degree under Academic History.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume
Statement of Purpose

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (21 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

Select from:

CS 6000 to CS 7999
SE 6000 to SE 7999

Other Requirements

Culminating Experience (3-6 credits)

Plan I:
CS 6990 - Thesis Research (3-6 credits)
Plan II:
CS 6910 - Directed Research (3 hours)

Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.