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Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

   
    Sep 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog

Aviation Cybersecurity, M.S.


The Master of Science in Aviation Cybersecurity is designed to meet the growing needs of today’s business and government environments. The program provides aviation and security professionals with an in-depth study of technological developments, applications, and considerations in the aviation industry as they relate to real-life industry challenges. The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Capitol Technology University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. The program is mapped to all current federal domains at the most advanced level specified in the standards, and also covers the 8 domains of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), considered the goldstandard of industry certification. The required core courses build a foundation that encompasses technology, management, marketing, accounting, finance, information technology, and human resource management.

All required courses are offered exclusively online in an 8-week asynchronous format.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to

  • Critically analyze problems within aviation cybersecurity, synthesize the relevant information and formulate solutions to attain desired outcomes.
  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex aviation cybersecurity problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Identify and synthesize problems in aviation processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, economics, accounting, cost analysis and control, decision analysis, and optimization in order to develop optimum solutions.
  • Conceptualize, apply and integrate effective strategies to use information effectively in the decision-making process.
  • Evaluate executive decisions in the context of the modern aviation industry and business environment to determine the potential impact on resources and profitability.
  • Evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and global ramifications of leadership actions and business decisions within the aviation industry.

Course Requirements


Master of Science 33-36 Credits

Cybersecurity (21 Credits)


Computer Science (3 Credits)


Notes:


*IAE 500  can be waived with appropriate documentation.

**Course substitution can be granted for CS 620  for students who demonstrate knowledge of UNIX and C programming.