Computer Engineering BSCE / Cybersecurity MS

Major: Computer Engineering and Cybersecurity
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) and Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 227.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0901
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1132
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.1003
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1122

About the Program

The BS/MS in Computer Engineering and Cybersecurity is an accelerated degree program that provides academically qualified students the opportunity to develop technical depth and breadth in their major and an additional complementary related area, earning two diplomas (BS and MS) within the typical duration of earning the bachelor's degree alone. The program is a natural progression from the student’s undergraduate courses, with the necessary technical prerequisite understanding and skills, and prepares students for graduate-level studies. Students can still enjoy the benefits and rewards of the Drexel co-op experience while gaining research experience by working with research faculty. Salaries for students with MS degrees can be approximately 25% higher than those with BS degrees. 

As a greater percentage of people worldwide use computers, there is a marked increase in cybersecurity concerns. Motivated through discussions with the National Security Agency (NSA), Drexel University's MS in Cybersecurity program prepares students with both academic and practical training to be competitive in today's rapidly changing technical landscape. The program provides deeply technical and specialized training and enables graduates to understand, adapt, and develop new techniques to confront emerging threats in cybersecurity.

For more information, visit COE ECE Department page or the BS/MS webpage.

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate and readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and completion of 80 credits.

Degree Requirements

Note: Students majoring in Computer Engineering must have a 2.0 cumulative overall GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in their Professional Requirements courses.

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major.

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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Students who choose the Master's Thesis instead of Senior Design must replace ECE 491 [WI] , ECE 492 [WI] , ECE 493 [WI] credits with ECE elective credits.

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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If enrolled in the Computer Science Track, choose 3 courses (9.0 credits) from either Electrical & Computer Engineering Track or Information Systems Track Technical Electives list.

If enrolled in the Information Systems Track, choose 3 courses (9.0 credits) from either the Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering Tracks.

If enrolled in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Track, choose 3 courses (9.0 credits) from either the Computer Science or Information Systems Tracks.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 coop Co-terminal

 

Note: Students majoring in Computer Engineering must have a 2.0 cumulative overall GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in their professional requirements courses.

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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CE Core Elective: Choose one of the following: ECE 370,  ECE 371, or ECE 380

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).