Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

1. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the analysis of Cybersecurity problems and the subsequent design of appropriate solutions using best practices that will enable them to be distinguished and innovative and to acquire top positions in the job market.

2. Students will apply cutting-edge solutions within a professional, legal and ethical framework and will operate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

3. Students will practice continued, self-learning to keep their knowledge and skills up to date and to remain abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity.

4. Students will demonstrate readiness to commence postgraduate studies in cybersecurity and related fields.

Student Outcomes

1. Have the ability to analyze complex computational problems and to apply principles of computing and related technologies to specify solutions.

2. Ability to design and implement computing-based solutions according to a set of cybersecurity requirements. 

3. Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary, professional context. 

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

6. Be able to apply the appropriate security principles and practices to reach the best solution for the environment, device, software, and human aspects.

7. Have the ability to analyze and evaluate systems reliability in risk and threat environments.