Master of Science Course Schedule
Western Michigan University M.S. in cybersecurity courses are offered during the following semesters. If you have questions about course offerings, visit the Office of the Registrar or contact us.
This schedule is tentative and may be changed.
| Course title and number | Semester offered | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYCS 5710: Network Security Fundamentals (F) | Fall/Spring | 3 |
| CYIS 5710: Information Security Fundamentals (F) | Fall/Spring | 3 |
| CYCS 5730: Secure System Administration (C) | Spring | 3 |
| CYCS 5740: Web Application Security (C) | Spring | 3 |
| CYCS 5750: Software Development for Cybersecurity (C) | Summer II | 3 |
| CYIS 6710: Information Assurance and Security (C) | Fall | 3 |
| CYIS 6720: Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (C) | Spring | 3 |
| CYIS 6730: Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime and Digital Forensics (C) | Summer I | 3 |
| CYCS 6730: Installation Hardening (E) | Fall | 3 |
| CYCS 6740: Wireless Ethical Hacking (E) | Fall | 3 |
| CYCS 6750: Network Penetration Testing (E) | Spring | 3 |
| CIS 6300: Business Data Management (E) | Fall | 3 |
| CIS 6620: Business Project Management (E) | Spring | 3 |
| CIS 6660: Information Security Operations Management (E) | Fall | 3 |
| BCM 6050: Academic and Business Communication Skills (E) | Fall/Spring | 3 |
| CYIS 5770: Cybersecurity Special Topics (E) | Fall/Spring/Summer | 1-4 |
| CYCS 5770: Cybersecurity Special Topics (E) | Fall/Spring/Summer | 1-4 |
Code
F = Foundation (2 courses required)
C = Core (5 of the 6 must be taken)
E = Elective (2-3 must be taken depending on core)