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Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

   
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog

Space Cybersecurity, Ph.D.


The Doctor of Philosophy in Space Cybersecurity degree is a unique program designed to meet the long-standing needs of today’s United States Space Cybersecurity in an ever-changing world of conflict. Capitol Technology University is uniquely place academically to offer this degree with its geographical location, location on Institutes and Agencies that are dedicated to supporting and protecting this industry. The PhD in Space Cybersecurity program provides students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained, original research at the highest level in the field of Space Cybersecurity. The PhD in Space Cybersecurity is designed to meet the demands of the military to become leaders who will be involved in the advancement, expansion and support of the Space Cybersecurity environment on an international and domestic setting. The PhD in Space Cybersecurity is for current leaders in the field who desire to elevate their skills to the highest level and to contribute to the body of knowledge in Space Cybersecurity.

All required courses are offered exclusively online in a 16-week asynchronous format.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to

  • Evaluate the need for robust protection of space cybersecurity within the field of military and commercial Space Cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies needed for the future in Space Cybersecurity.
  • Analyze theories, tools, and frameworks used in Space systems.
  • Execute a plan to complete a significant piece of scholarly work in Space Cybersecurity.
  • Develop skill to implement Space Cybersecurity plans needed for advanced global protection of national assets.

Notes


  • This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research. Students who are not prepared to defend after completion of the 60 credits will be required to enroll in RSC-899, a one-credit, eight-week continuation course.
  • Students are required to be continuously enrolled/registered in the RSC-899 course until they successfully complete their dissertation defense/exegesis.