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What You Will Study

Program Coordinator: Te-Shun Chou (206 Science and Technology Building: 252-737-1037; mstechsystems@ecu.edu)

The Information and Cybersecurity Technology, MS is designed to serve the needs of students who possess baccalaureate degrees in networking and cybersecurity technology-oriented disciplines. Students take a common set of courses and select one of three concentrations: critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, or network technology management. The program emphasizes advanced applications in computer networking such as network infrastructure management, networked systems design, network security, and technical problem solving in technology-driven organizations.

The degree requires a minimum of 30-33 s.h. as follows:

1. Common core - 12 s. h.
  • ICTN 6250 - Information Technology Compliance and Security Management
  • ITEC 6000 - Statistical Applications in Technology Management
  • ITEC 6060 - Research Methods in Technology
  • ITEC 6200 - Technology Project Management
2. Concentrations - 12 s.h.

(Choose one of the following.)

    a. Critical infrastructure
    • ICTN 6890 - Critical Infrastructure Security and Resiliency
    • ICTN 6893 - Cybersecurity Perspectives for Critical Infrastructure
    • ICTN 6895 - Information Technology Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Infrastructures
    • ICTN 6897 - Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (loT) Security
    b. Cybersecurity
    • ICTN 6872 - Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies
    • ICTN 6874 - Cybersecurity Operations and Risk Management
    • ICTN 6876 - Cyber Defense
    • ICTN 6879 - Enterprise Security Architecture
    c. Network Technology Management
    • ICTN 6875 - Automation Solutions for Enterprise Networks
    • ICTN 6879 - Enterprise Security Architecture
    • ICTN 6880 - Advanced Topics in Enterprise Network Design
    • ICTN 6885 - Network Management Technology
3. Options - 6-9 s.h.

(Choose one of the following.)

    a. Thesis option (6 s.h.)

    The student writes a thesis and presents a seminar based on the thesis research. The thesis proposal and the subsequent thesis must be approved by the student's advisor and the committee composed of three technology systems faculty members.

    • ICTN 7000 - Thesis
    b. Practicum option (6 s.h.)

    The student writes a practicum report and presents a seminar based on the report. The practicum project proposal and the subsequent report must be approved by the student's advisor and the committee composed of three technology systems faculty members.

    • ICTN 6900 - Practicum
    c. Coursework option (9 s.h.)

    The student's program coordinator must approve the electives and student's course of study. The coursework option and the subsequent report must be approved by the student's advisor and a committee composed of three technology systems faculty members. 

    • ICTN electives (6 s.h.)
    • ICTN 6990 - Comprehensive Program Assessment
    • ICTN electives (6 s.h.)
For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.
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