Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 6 courses 84 total credits
Earn a doctorate in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity from ASU to build skills in system and network security, data forensics and applied cryptography.
| Required Core Areas | 9 credits |
| Concentration | 9 credits |
| Research | 18 credits |
| Electives and Additional Research | 36 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core Areas
applications (3) foundations (3) systems (3)
Concentration
Students choose two:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 543 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| CSE 539 | Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| CSE 545 | Software Security | 3 |
| CSE 548 | Advanced Computer Network Security | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Electives and Additional Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Courses that are used to satisfy the core area requirement cannot be used to satisfy electives or other requirements. A grade of "B" or higher is required for core courses. All students enrolled in the PhD in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) program must complete a supervised practical training experience that allows them to apply specific knowledge, research methods, and/or professional competencies in a professional setting. This experience is an integral component of the dissertation curriculum, and successful completion is required to satisfy the dissertation requirements and earn the degree. Students must complete 18 credit hours of CSE 792 Research, and up to 54 credit hours are allowed on the plan of study. Students with more than 18 research credit hours may apply these additional hours toward electives and additional research. Electives include: additional CSE 792 Research credit hours (up to 36 credit hours allowed beyond the required 18) computer science courses, of which up to 18 credit hours of CSE 590 and CSE 790: Reading and Conference are allowed up to six credit hours of interdisciplinary electives in other academic units that are subject to program chair approval When approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College, up to 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree can be used for this degree. A maximum of three credit hours of 400-level coursework may be applied on the plan of study.
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