Cyber Intelligence, Minor
Description
Cybersecurity is critically important in today's digital age as it affects the daily lives of people, governments, and the private sector at the regional, national, and international levels. The Cyber Intelligence minor program is designed to teach students the advanced tools and techniques that are essential to combating cyber-based attempts to undermine critical infrastructure, steal intellectual property, engage in espionage, and threaten governments around the world. This will supply students with the knowledge required to become valuable members of the cybersecurity workforce or continue with advanced studies.
The Cyber Intelligence minor will appear on TAMUK's official transcript as the evidence of participation in and completion of the program.
Admission Requirements
The Cyber Intelligence minor program is open to all students pursuing a bachelor level degree in Computer Science or any STEM related field with a GPA or 2.5 or higher.
Course Requirements
In order to qualify for the minor, students need to complete three core courses (9 credits hours): CSEN 2304, CSEN 4372, and CSEN 4370.
In addition, students must also complete three elective courses (9 credit hours) from any of the following:
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSEN 4340 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSEN 4385 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CSEN 4380 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSEN 4375 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSEN 4360 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSEN 4367 | Data Mining | 3 |