Graduate Program: Cyber & Information Operations (MS)

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Program/Degree
Cyber & Information Operations (MS)  
Program Description

The Department of Cyber Operations, Intelligence, & Information Operations' (CIIO) Master of Science (MS) program in Cyber & Information Operations is designed to prepare individuals for cyber-related occupations and leadership positions in government, defense, law enforcement, and private industry. The fully online program provides accessible and flexible full time and part time options for working professionals both in and out of technologically-oriented disciplines. The curriculum includes both offensive and defensive cyber security and information operations content delivered within our state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to ensure graduate students have extensive hands-on experiences and research opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed. The academic and research content of the VLE is built around Cyberapolis, a virtual world where students learn and practice both their offensive and defensive cyber skills. The VLE is an unstructured, synthetic, live environment designed to replicate the real internet; providing a realistic, non-scripted platform that forces students to synthesize and apply what they learn.

Visit the MS in Cyber and Information Operations program page on the CAST website for more information. 

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

College of Applied Science & Technology

The University of Arizona's most enduring tradition is the slogan and battle cry, “Bear Down.” We lean into this battle cry every day at the College of Applied Science & Technology.  We were founded in 2019 as a new academic college because of the rapid growth of our Cyber Operations program.  Despite our success, CAST holds on tightly to our roots as the University of Arizona’s branch campus in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  https://azcast.arizona.edu/about

 
College

College of Applied Science and Technology

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Chloe Alexandra Loos
520-626-2422
Graduate Program Coordinator
Chloe Alexandra Loos
520-626-2422
Director of Graduate Studies
Linda Lee Denno
520-626-2422
Graduate College Degree Auditor
Kristi Davenport
520-626-1930
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements:

Required Documents:

  • At least one academic or professional letter of recommendation
  • Current resume or CV
  • Purpose of Graduate Study that outlines your goals and objectives for obtaining the degree and how successful completion of the degree will impact future academic and/or professional career goals
  • Transcripts:
    • Copies can be uploaded during the application process.
    • Once formally admitted, official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
  • Completed Graduate College Application in GradApp and application fee paid.
 
Standardized Tests

N/A

 
Funding Opportunities
The Academic Unit has not provided this information. 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: August 1

International Applicants:

  • Fall: July 1
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

CORE (21 units):

• CYBV501: Principles of Cybersecurity—3 units

• CYBV523: Covert Python—3 units

• CYBV529: Cyber Law, Ethics & Policy—3 units

• CYBV579: Cloud Security—3 units

• CYBV626: Traffic Analysis—3 units

• CYBV660: Zero Trust Defensive Techniques—3 units

• CYBV685: Information Warfare—3 units

MASTER’S REPORT OR THESIS (3 units):

• CYBV 909: Master’s Report in Cyber & Information Operations—3 units

OR

• CYBV 910: Master’s Thesis in Cyber & Information Operations—3 units

 
Elective Coursework

ELECTIVES (6 units):

• CYBV525: Cyber Physical Systems – 3 units

• CYBV528: Operational Tradecraft in the Information Environment—3 units

• CYBV581: Privacy and Regulatory Requirements in Cybersecurity – 3 units

• CYBV630: Industrial Control System Security – 3 units

• CYBV680: Computational Propaganda—3 units

• CYBV683: Strategic Cyber Management—3 units

• CYBV 696: Special Topics in Cyber & Intelligence Operations—3 units

 
Additional Requirements

Only with a faculty advisor’s approval may courses be taken outside of the CIIO department.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 08 May 2023