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From preventing theft and fraud to protecting highly sensitive information, a cyber engineer is the hero behind the curtain — or, rather, behind the screen. Fighting to mitigate cyber-attacks and ensure the safe keeping of companies’ private information, cyber security engineers overcome crime and prevent impending threats. Those who have the most to defend sometimes neglect to do so. Fortunately, with a cyber engineering degree under your belt, you will have the skills to save them from the threats they cannot see: cyber attacks.
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Programs & Requirements
Executive Master's in Cyber Engineering
Combining multiple technical disciplines, the online Master of Science in Cyber Engineering (MSCE) at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ gives you the skills and insights that will help you get ahead in the job market. In this program, you will analyze and solve complex computing problems, protect critical infrastructures, and maintain secure operations amid the age of ever-increasing cyber risks. With UC’s flexible learning path, you can balance work and study, allowing you to focus on becoming the best in your field while interacting with expert instructors who will help you find success.
Curriculum for this accredited online cyber security program dives into principles of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science. You’ll complete a total of 31 credit hours comprised of 8-week or 16-week courses, such as Cyber Engineering and the Network, Cyber Engineering Access Control, Robotics System Engineering and Artificial Intelligence.
Upon graduation, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the role policy plays in engineering secure systems
- Examine the role assurance plays in security and in the development, design and deployment of software and hardware products
- Evaluate trusted systems and turn designs into secure systems
- Provide solutions to secure networks and protect infrastructures from cyber threats
- Assess security systems using the principles of network forensics
Already working in IT, cyber security, or another field? Our online cyber security program is designed to be flexible, so you can prepare for new career goals while meeting your current responsibilities. At the same time, you’ll enjoy the support of expert instructors and take full advantage of our immersive online learning technology.
Course Requirements
- or INTR 599 Applied Learning Practicum
*All online students who are seeking to earn this degree must take this course in lieu of INTR 599, in addition to meeting all program degree requirements. Executive format students can substitute the required INTR 599 course in lieu of MSCE 699 as part of their program degree requirements.
** Executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship or practicum) that is an integral and essential part of the established curriculum. Due to the applied learning component required for the degree program, Executive format students must enroll in INTR every term of enrollment.
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Executive Program Format
Our Executive Programs include hybrid course days designed for international graduate students studying in the U.S., or domestic students seeking a hybrid-format program. We strive to incorporate professional experience and real-world application of course curriculum into our programs to enhance the learning experience. Practical Training is an integral part of program coursework and available to all students. At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ our degree programs focus on quality education at an affordable price.
Executive Program students take three (3) courses per semester. The program semester is based on the existing UC semester calendar, with three (3) annual semesters: fall, spring, and summer. Two of the courses each semester focus on the specific program content. Additionally, students will be required to attend an intensive residency weekend as part of their course enrollment each term. The third class includes an Applied Learning Practicum, in which students apply what they are learning in their other two courses to the real world via work or internship experiences.
Residency FAQs
Residency Session dates are determined by the course that you are registered for. It is very important that you make note of the class you registered for, as well as the designated residency weekend for that course as each course will only meet one weekend for the duration of the semester.
Even though we will only be meeting one weekend per semester, we will have the same number of contact hours with you. This will enable the instructors to make residency weekends much more valuable. This change will allow us to have meaningful projects on residency weekends.
You can view your semester schedule in your self-service portal in your Student Profile. Once you log into your MyUC account, click on Academics, then click on Current Schedule. Your schedule details will indicate the date and location of your residency weekend.
You can find information on the residency site locations on our website.
Yes, all three days are mandatory, and requests to arrive late or leave early will not be approved. Should you not be in attendance for the full session, you will be counted absent for the entire session. Please plan travel accordingly!
Attendance to each executive residency class session is mandatory. Students may make up no more than one (1) residency session throughout the duration of their academic program. Missing a second residency will result in the student being dismissed from the university.
A missed session will result in the student attending a make-up session, and paying a $300 residency make-up fee. In addition, the student may be asked for documentation from the program department providing an explanation as to why the scheduled residency session was missed. Make-up sessions must be completed prior to the end of the term. Noncompliance with this policy will result in dismissal from the executive program.
Make-up residency sessions will be held at our campus in Williamsburg, KY. You will be contacted with the time and dates after your absence is reported. There will only be one (1) residency make-up session offered each semester. Failure to attend all days of the makeup session will result in receiving a failing grade for the course, as well as potential dismissal from the University, and SEVIS termination.
If you cannot be in attendance for all three days then you will be counted absent for the entire residency weekend and be required to attend the make-up residency and pay the $300 make-up fee.
The Department of International Graduate Services will contact you via your UC student email as registration for the next term approaches. Please remember that you are required to register for (one) main class, (one) online class, and Applied Learning Practicum each semester in order to maintain your F1 status – late registration will not be accepted and can result in the termination of your student status.
Once you register for a class you will want to make note of the residency weekend that your class is scheduled, as that is the only session for that class that will be scheduled for the semester. You will need to be sure to plan your travel accordingly to ensure that you are in attendance for the full residency session.
Registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a course is full, there will not be additional seats added, as we cannot exceed classroom seating capacity; therefore, it is advised that you register for classes as much in advance as possible. As a reminder, students cannot register for future semesters until their current tuition balance is paid in full.
*Please note all times are in local time zone*
Friday
Facility will open at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.
Sunday
Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.
We ask that you please take note of the above-mentioned times and schedule your travel accordingly.
*These dates have been set; however, if any changes are made, they will be made prior to registration for that semester. Not all dates are available at each residency location.
Fall 2024 (August 26th – December 13th)
- September 27 – 29
- October 4 – 6
- October 11 – 13
- October 18 – 20
- October 25 – 27
- November 1 – 3
- November 8 – 10
- November 15 – 17
- November 22 – 24
Spring 2025 (January 6th – April 30th)
- January 31-February 2
- February 7-9
- February 14-16
- February 21-23
- February 28-March 2
- March 7-9
- March 14-16
- March 21-23
- March 28-30
- April 4-6
- April 11-13
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Mission & Goals
It is the mission of the Master of Science in Cyber Engineering program at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to equip you with the skills needed to pursue upper-level positions in relevant IT security fields.
Cyber Engineering Careers & Outcomes
All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cyber Security Engineer:  $102,600
Cyber Security Engineer:  $102,600
Cyber security engineers design, improve, and test new measures for ensuring, improving, and securing information on the web, including databases, information, and protecting from cyber threats.
Information Security Manager:  $159,010
Information Security Manager:  $159,010
Description: Information security managers lead teams of information security personnel, organize projects, and direct teams for cyber security projects.
Information Security Analyst: $102,600
Information Security Analyst: $102,600
Information security analysts analyze current security measures and plan, organize, and implement new security protocols.
Computer Network Architect: $120,520
Computer Network Architect: $120,520
Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.
Information Security Officer: $102,600
Information Security Officer: $102,600
Description: Information security officers ensure security protocols are followed in order to promote information security.
 Computer and Information Research Scientist: $131,490
 Computer and Information Research Scientist: $131,490
Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.
Common Questions
An executive master's in cyber engineering is an advanced degree designed for professionals who want to enhance their skills in cybersecurity and cyber engineering. This program combines technical disciplines and business education to help students protect critical infrastructures, solve complex computing problems, and maintain secure operations against cyber threats.
The program typically requires 31 credit hours and can be completed in about 12-18 months, depending on whether the student is studying full-time or part-time.
Yes, many programs offer a hybrid format that combines online coursework with in-person sessions. This format provides flexibility for professionals to balance their studies with their work and personal commitments.
Earning an executive master's in cyber engineering can be highly beneficial for career advancement. It prepares professionals for leadership roles in cybersecurity, offering opportunities for higher salaries and career growth in a rapidly expanding industry with a high demand for skilled cyber engineers.
Graduates can pursue various roles, including cybersecurity engineer, information security manager, information security analyst, computer network architect, information security officer, and computer and information research scientist. These positions involve designing, improving, and securing information systems and networks, leading security teams, and implementing security protocols.
To enroll, you need to meet the standard graduate admission requirements, which typically include relevant work experience, an undergraduate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. The application process usually involves submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and sometimes a resume or CV.
An executive program in cybersecurity is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with significant work experience. It offers a hybrid or flexible format to accommodate working professionals and focuses on providing advanced knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, cyber engineering, and information security management.
Executive Program Admission Requirements
All students in our executive programs are required to meet a standard set of admissions requirements for graduate students.
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