Programs

1. Department of Computer Science

Programs

The CS department offers BS, MS and PhD programs.

We have two programs dedicated to cybersecurity.

• UMass Lowell CS BS – Cybersecurity Option
• UMass Lowell CS MS – Cybersecurity Option

Courses

Class Search to check courses available this semester. Click a course and the course description will be shown.

Computer security and forensics related courses are below.

CS undergraduate course listing

• COMP.2300 Introduction to computer security
• COMP.2350 Cyber Crime Investigation
• COMP.3310 Cyber Defense
• COMP.3300 Introduction to malware analysis
• COMP.4650 Introduction to IoT Security and Privacy

Graduate course listing

• COMP.5610 Computer & Network Security I
• COMP.5620 Computer Security II
• COMP.5660 Malware Analysis.
• COMP.5670 IoT Security and Privacy.
• COMP.5690 Computer and Network Forensics
• COMP.6610 Advanced Topics in Network Security

2. Division of Online and Continuing Education

a. The Graduate Certificate in Network Security. Go to the page to review the course description and availability at the current semester.

b. Master of Science in Information Technology

All the courses for the Graduate Certificate in Network Security are incorporated into the MSIT program in case students want to pursue MSIT, which is offered by the UMass Lowell Computer Science Department in collaboration with the Division of Online and Continuing Education. This contemporary degree is technically-focused and features cutting-edge knowledge content critical to the workforce needs of the IT industry.

MSIT Curriculum

• MSIT.5610 Computer Network Security
• MSIT.5620 Digital Forensics
• MSIT.5630 Secure Mobile Networks
• MSIT.5430 Intrusion Detection Systems
• MSIT.5410 Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
• MSIT.5450 Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program
• MSIT.5460 Introduction to Malware Analysis

c. Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology (BSIT)

The need for highly skilled professionals with the latest knowledge of information technology continues to grow. UMass Lowell’s Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology offers a cutting-edge program designed to prepare students for positions in a world increasingly centered around Information Technology.

With UMass Lowell’s wide array of IT course offerings, students are able to study a number of different subjects including programming, networking, database management, website design, multimedia and more. Courses are available in topics such as Java Programming, Web Development, Linux / UNIX Systems Administration, Network Security, and Relational Database Concepts.

Undergraduate Course Listing

• INFO.3850 Introduction to Information Security
• INFO.4570 Network Security

3. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE undergraduate course listing

Computer security and forensics related courses are below.

Graduate Course Listing

• EECE.6580

Computer Network Security

4. School of Criminology and Justice Studies

The program looks to the future by focusing on emerging issues confronting the criminal justice system including violence and victims, justice-involved mental health populations, police innovations, data-driven practice and national security. The school is a leader in the use of innovative technologies, and offers cutting edge graduate programs both on campus and online.
The Department also offer graduate certificates online. The graduate program offers six, 12-credit certificates that are designed to meet the diverse needs of criminal justice professionals:

MASTER OF SCIENCE – CYBERSECURITY STUDIES: View courses in the Degree Pathway

Interesting courses

Undergraduate course listing

• CRIM.1010: The Criminal Justice System [also counts toward DCA]
• CRIM.1150: Introduction to Homeland Security
• CRIM 2030: Technology and the Criminal Justice System
• CRIM.2210: Criminology
• CRIM.2410: Physical Security
• CRIM.2480: Terrorism (international and domestic)
• CRIM.4930: Issues in Technology and Security

Graduate course listing

• CRIM.5660 Transportation Systems Safety and Security
• CRIM.5740 Overview of Homeland Security
• CRIM.5750 Contemporary Security Studies
• CRIM.6580 Issues in Computer Crime and Cyber Security
• CRIM.6670 Advanced Security Studies
• CRIM.6680 Scientific & Technological Dimensions of National Security

5. Manning School of Business

Business school graduate course listing is here