Cybersecurity Data Analytics, Master of Science (0502)
Program Coordinator
Mark D. Ciampa, mark.ciampa@wku.edu, (270) 745-3509
This program is the study of cybersecurity defenses using data analytics to support the principles of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. In this program, students will learn to defend proactively and continuously improve the enterprise's security with an emphasis on using data analytics. Students will learn about the latest techniques in data management, data mining models, and data visualization. Students will also learn about cybersecurity policies and compliance issues from an information assurance and risk management perspective.
Concentrations
- Local Government Administration (CDLG)
- Organizational Communication (CDOC)
- Supply Chain Management (CDSC)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (CDIS)
Program Admission
Applicants must have completed an introductory statistics course and an intermediate to advanced spreadsheet course prior to enrolling in the certificate program.
Graduate Studies Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.
Program Requirements (30 hours)
This program consists of twenty-four hours of core classes and six hours from one of the concentrations listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CYSA 520 | Principles of Cybersecurity for Data Analytics | 3 |
| CYSA 522 | Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance | 3 |
| CYSA 524 | Cybersecurity Orchestration Using Data Analytics | 3 |
| CYSA 526 | Enterprise Cybersecurity Platforms | 3 |
| BDAN 513 | Contemporary Business Analytics | 3 |
| BDAN 515 | Data Management | 3 |
| BDAN 517 | Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| BDAN 519 | Visualization and Decision Making | 3 |
| CYSA 599 | Cybersecurity Data Analytics Portfolio | 0 |
| Select a concentration | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Local Government Administration Concentration
Additional coursework may lead to a certificate, see Local Government Administration Certificate (1745) in the Graduate Catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 526 | Local Government Administration | 3 |
| PS 554 | Cross-Sector Collaboration & Conflict | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Organizational Communication Concentration
Additional coursework may lead to a certificate, see Communication in Organizations Certificate (0471) in the Graduate Catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 hours in Communicating in Organizations | 6 | |
| Communication for Global Organizations | ||
| Organizational Belonging and Engagement | ||
| Digital Communication for Organizational Success | ||
| Applied Organizational Communication | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Supply Chain Management Concentration
Additional coursework may lead to a certificate, see Supply Chain Management Certificate (1772) in the Graduate Catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 hours in Supply Chain Management | 6 | |
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Procurement Management | ||
| Supply Chain Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration
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