MSc in Computer Science - Security (Metropolitan College) in Boston United States | Boston University

The Master of Science in Computer Science with a Security specialization at Boston University's Metropolitan College (MET) equips future technology leaders with comprehensive expertise in modern security challenges and countermeasures, enabling them to design, deploy, and maintain highly secure network infrastructures aligned with business objectives.

Cyber threats now represent the foremost danger to both corporations and private individuals. A solitary breach can impact millions of users or devastate an enterprise, with the situation expected to worsen as digital content expands exponentially and smart devices proliferate across homes, industries, and transportation systems. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, a leading cyber economy research organization, annual worldwide cybercrime costs are projected to surpass $6 trillion by 2021. Concurrently, there's an urgent demand for professionals possessing practical cybersecurity skills and technical knowledge to prevent, identify, and analyze digital crimes. The 2019 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed a talent gap nearing half a million professionals, indicating the field must expand by over 60% to address current security requirements.

12-20 Months, 3 terms

4 terms
(16-20 months)