Academic Catalog

CEIT - Masters of Science

Master of Science in Data Science MSDS

Educational Aims of the Program

The Program Objectives (POs) of the MSDS program are shown in table 1 below:

Table 1: Program Objectives of MSDS

PO1.

Present the students with techniques to manage complex data sets.

PO2.

Presents the students with data scientist skills to model and analyze data using algorithms and data driven computing programs.

PO3.

Present the students with data scientist skills to formulate and present analytics solutions that is appropriate to the stakeholders.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the MSDS are shown in table 2 follows:

Table 2: Program Learning Outcomes of MSDS

After graduation MSDS students will be able to:

PLO1.

Apply computing algorithms and techniques to manage large-scale, and complex data set. (Skill)

PLO2.

Identify and evaluate the opportunities, needs, ethics, social responsibility, bias and limitations of the data and algorithms to provide professional data science solutions.

PLO3.

Formulate, integrate and design solutions and methodologies using data analytics driven programs and research methods to propose a data analytics solution or research problem.

PLO4.

Interpret and communicate effectively as managers in multidisciplinary teams through demonstrating effective professional oral & writing skills for data analytics and making persuasive presentations at a managerial level.

 

Master of Science in Cyber Security MSCS

Educational Aims of the Program

The Program Objectives (POs) of the Master of Science in Cyber Security program is shown in table 1 below:

Table 2.1.1: Program Objectives of MSCS

PO1.

Provide students with the state-of-the-art skills and technical knowledge needed to protect information technology, network and computer systems.

PO2.

Enable students to prepare, design, develop and monitor cyber security systems and solutions.

PO3.

Develop students that can research, detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber security vulnerabilities and attacks.



Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the MSCS program are shown in table 2 follows:

Table 2.2.1: Program Learning Outcomes of MSCS

After graduation, MSCS students will be able to:

PLO1.

Apply cyber security techniques to solve real-life cyber security problems.

PLO2.

Analyze issues and data challenges in cyber security, taking into consideration ethics and legal principles.

PLO3.

Create cyber security research and development capabilities to detect, analyze, protect, and mitigate the threat of cyber-attacks.

PLO4.

Manage individual activities and Lead teamwork effectively using innovative cyber security solutions.

PLO5.

Communicate effectively technical, legal, and theoretical cybersecurity topics to a wide range of audiences.

PLO6.

Evaluate and develop appropriate cybersecurity strategies, controls, countermeasures, and techniques to address threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities to protect organizational assets.