2014-2015 University Catalog
Cyber Security Engineering, BS (pending SCHEV approval)
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Banner Code: VS-BS-CYSE
School: Volgenau School of Engineering
Department: Interdisciplinary Programs (VS)
Note: as of catalog publication in April, the program described below has been approved by the Board of Visitors and sent to the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia for consideration as a new degree program. The university cannot accept applications or enroll students in this program until SCHEV approval has been granted. Check the college/school website for current program status.
Cyber Security Engineering is concerned with the sustainability of today’s systems which depend not just on protecting computers and networks; it requires a proactive approach in engineering design of physical systems with cyber security incorporated from the beginning of system development. Cyber security engineering is an important quantitative methodology to be used in all industries to include, but not limited to, transportation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, finance, government (federal, state, and local), and defense. The program is focused on the cyber security engineering of integrated cyber-physical systems. This degree provides a foundation in cyber security engineering, and is most appropriate for students with a strong mathematics and science background. The program is administered by the Dean’s Office, Volgenau School of Engineering. |
Advising and Plan of Study
All cyber security engineering students are assigned a faculty advisor. With the advisor’s help and approval, each student is required to complete a plan of study. This plan of study constitutes a learning plan for the degree program. The plan of study must be signed by the student’s advisor and the Program Chair. The plan of study must be updated and signed by the advisor at least once a year. Degree Requirements
In addition to Mason Core requirements, students must meet specific requirements for the cyber security engineering degree. In the first two years, students obtain a basic foundation in mathematics, the natural sciences, computing, writing, humanities, arts, and social sciences. Degree requirements for the cyber security engineering major include 126 credits. Students must complete the following: Cyber Security Engineering Core Credits: 65
Technical Electives
Electives allow students to gain special expertise in selected areas of cyber security engineering. Students are required to take 9 hours selected from the following: Mathematics and Statistics Credits: 20
Natural Sciences Credits: 8
Computer Science Credits: 7
Communication and Economics Credits: 6
Additional Mason Core Credits: 18
Students must complete all Mason Core requirements not fulfilled by major requirements.
- Written Communication Credits: 6
- Literature Credits: 3
- Arts Credits: 3
- Western Civilization/World History Credits: 3
- Global Understanding Credits: 3
Writing Intensive Requirement
Mason’s writing-intensive requirement for cyber security engineering majors is satisfied by successful completion of CYSE 491 Engineering Senior Seminar (pending approval). Termination from the Major
No math, science, or Volgenau School of Engineering course that is required for the major may be attempted more than three times. Those students who do not successfully complete such a course within three attempts will be terminated from the major. Undeclared students in the Volgenau School who do not successfully complete a course required for a Volgenau School major within three attempts will also be terminated. For more information, see the “Termination from the Major section under AP.5 Undergraduate Policies .
Students who have been terminated from a Volgenau School of Engineering major may not register for a Volgenau School course without permission of the department offering the course. This applies to all undergraduate courses offered by the Volgenau School except IT 103 and STAT 250. |
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