COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Science in Computer Science offers an advanced curriculum focused on modern cybersecurity technologies, network protection, and research skills across three semesters. The program begins with courses in cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things, cryptography and network security, and distributed systems, providing students with a strong technical foundation in secure computing environments, data protection, and interconnected systems. Students gain knowledge of how modern digital infrastructures operate and how security measures can be applied to protect networks, systems, and sensitive information from cyber threats. In the second semester, the curriculum focuses on research seminars and methodology, cyber warfare, and ethical hacking, enabling students to understand cyber attack strategies, threat analysis, penetration testing, and methods used to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Students also complete a cybersecurity project that develops practical problem-solving, technical, and analytical skills through real-world applications. The final semester is dedicated to an independent thesis, allowing students to conduct advanced research in a specialized area of cybersecurity and strengthen their scientific, investigative, and communication abilities. Overall, the program prepares graduates for professional careers in cybersecurity, network security, ethical hacking, cyber defense, digital forensics, and information security management, while also providing a strong foundation for further academic and research opportunities.