Cybersecurity/MS Computer Science 4+1

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About the Cybersecurity/MS Computer Science 4+1 Program

Considering a Cybersecurity degree? Want to take it to the next level with our five-year BS Cybersecurity to MS Computer Science 4+1 Program?

Pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science after earning a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity will help you build a stronger technical foundation and improve your problem-solving skills for complex security issues. Your undergraduate courses will focus on the basics of keeping systems and data safe. Your graduate studies will broaden your understanding of software engineering, machine learning, and systems design. This pathway increases your skills and adaptability in technology roles and prepares you for leadership positions and growth in a fast-changing field.

Earn Your BS and MS Degrees in 5 Years

Complete your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in four years
Begin taking graduate courses in Computer Science in your senior year
Take a fifth year of full-time coursework and complete your Master of Science in Computer Science

Benefits

Earn your Master’s in Computer Science in only one extra year
30% savings on your graduate tuition
Earn graduate credits towards your 128 credit Bachelor’s degree

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What You’ll Learn

Classes You Can Take Real-World Learning

Some courses in the program include:

CMPS 320 – MACHINE LEARNING
CMPS 331 – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CMPS 342 – COMPUTER GRAPHICS
CMPS 369 – WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
CMPS 305 – CYBERSECURITY

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

All students working towards a bachelor of science in Cybersecurity are required to complete a capstone project, which is a hands-on experience involving large scale project development (CMPS 450). Some examples of senior projects that a Cybersecurity major might undertake include:

Develop a tool to scan for vulnerabilities in web applications or servers
Build a basic firewall that filters and monitors network traffic
Create a decentralized identity verification system using blockchain technology
Design a tool that automates common penetration testing tasks, generating security reports with important statistics

Careers & Outcomes

A bachelor of science in Cybersecurity prepares students for the rapidly changing technology field. Students will acquire broad knowledge, applicable not just to a current trend, but to all of the critical skills required of the larger field.

Cybersecurity is becoming a priority at both the corporations we work within and in our personal lives. Dice.com reports that for every 100 cybersecurity positions open, there are 69 available professionals to fill the positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights cybersecurity as an occupations grouping “much faster than average,” with a projected growth of 33% from 2023-2033. The average salary for cybersecurity professionals is over $110,000/yr. October has even been designated Cybersecurity Awareness Month by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

A Master’s in Computer Science can open your career opportunities wider to include positions such as software developer, data scientist, systems architect, and research engineer, and is not limited to security-focused roles. This versatility enables career changes as your interests grow.

Career Paths

Some professions for graduates in the Cybersecurity/MS Computer Science 4+1 Program include*:

Software Developers

Software developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks. Software quality assurance analysts and testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.

Information Security Analysts

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the IT goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

*United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/. Accessed 7/8/2025.