The combined B.S. in Computer Engineering/M.S. in Cybersecurity program allows students to earn a B.S. in Computer Engineering and an M.S. in Cybersecurity in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and M.S degree requirements.
B.S. Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the B.S. in computer engineering will have:
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
M.S. Program Learning Outcomes
The ability to integrate and apply graduate cybersecurity knowledge to solve complex cybersecurity issues and challenges
The ability to understand and integrate new knowledge within the field of cybersecurity into their professional activities
The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning
A deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of cyberspace and the inefficiencies and shortcomings of our existing evaluation systems to deal with cybersecurity threats
An understanding of the unique characteristics of cyberspace and how these unique characteristics affect/influence cybersecurity threats
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September 2025
Wright State University
Dayton Campus,
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.,
DAYTON,
Ohio,
45435, United States
Computer engineering major
Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward degree
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
Overall GPA in computer science and engineering courses of at least 3.2
English proficiency from one of these tests: TOEFL 61; IELTS: 5.5 with no sub score lower than 5.0; Pearson PTE: 51; Duolingo: 110; Cambridge test: Minimum scaled score of 162, with no subscore below 154, on the Cambridge English Qualifications; graduation from a United States high school.
Application dealine: April 30 for fall admission, October 10 for spring admission, February 28 for Summer admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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