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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Multidisciplinary Programs (VS)


School:  Volgenau School of Engineering  

At the undergraduate level, the Volgenau School of Engineering offers a multidisciplinary degree in Cyber Security Engineering, BS .  Cyber Security Engineering is concerned with the development of cyber resilient systems which include the protection of the physical as well as computer and network systems.  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.

At the graduate level, the School offers two multidisciplinary degree programs:  Information Technology, PhD  and Data Analytics Engineering, MS . The Information Technology, PhD  allows students to conduct their doctoral research under the supervision of any eligible faculty member of any of the school’s departments. A student may select to obtain this degree without a specific concentration or select one in the following areas: information security, information systems, or software engineering.  The Data Analytics Engineering, MS  is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technologies and methodologies necessary for data-driven decision-making. The programs are managed by the Graduate Student Affairs Office under the purview of the senior associate dean.

In addition to these programs, the Volgenau School also participates in a multidisciplinary Executive Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems  program, which is administered primarily through the School of Business  and taught jointly by faculty from the Volgenau School of Engineering , School of Business , and the Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA) This unique program prepares professionals to meet the challenges required of those responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of modern computerized information systems, which have become increasingly complex and ever more vulnerable to cyber attack. Students will understand the technical aspects of these systems, become familiar with the principles of management, and gain an understanding of the public policy impacts of regulatory and organizational decisions.

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