Cybersecurity, D.Sc.

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The Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares students for the rigors of cybersecurity in federal agencies and industry, and results in graduates who are prepared to lead the field’s top organizations. The program, which balances theory and hands-on application, enables students to develop high-level critical thinking and leadership and technical skills, as well as research experience. Graduates are prepared to lead local, national and global organizations and provide expert guidance for the protection of information assets.

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

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to

Integrate and synthesize alternate, divergent, or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully within the field of cyber security.
Present scholarly work on cyber security via appropriate communication channels.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in cyber security.
Analyze existing theories to draw data-supported conclusions in cyber security.
Execute a plan to complete a significant piece of scholarly research in cyber security.
Evaluate the legal, social, economic, and ethical impact of actions within cyber security.
Understand the role of cyber security in the protection of institutes and government organizations.

Course Requirements

Doctor of Science 54 Credits

Year 1

First Semester

RSC 802 - Fundamentals of Doctoral Learning 6 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Sixteen-week Course)

Second Semester

IAE 830 - Information Assurance Research Literature 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
RSC 810 - Professional Research Theory and Practice I 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)
RSC 820 - Situation Awareness Analysis and Action 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Third Semester

RSC 825 - Applied Research in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
RSC 813 - Professional Ethics and Leadership 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)

Year 2

First Semester

RSC 860 - Research Design 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
IAE 881 - Special Topics II in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)

Second Semester

RSC 812 - Professional Research Theory and Practice II 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
IAE 880 - Special Topics in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)
DSR 925 - Dissertation Preparation I 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Third Semester

IAE 882 - Special Topics III in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
IAE 883 - Special Topics IV in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)

Year 3

First Semester

DSR 900 - Writing the Doctoral Dissertation 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
IAE 884 - Special Topics V in Information Assurance 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term Two)

Second Semester

DSR 935 - Dissertation Preparation II 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Term One)
DSR 950 - Dissertation Presentation and Oral Defense 3 Semester Credit Hour(s) (Residency)

Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

Cybersecurity, D.Sc.

Student Outcomes

Course Requirements

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