Master of Science - MS Cybersecurity with emphasis in Artificial Intelligence Webster University St. Louis Gateway

Education at the graduate level is an expansion of the knowledge attained from undergraduate studies. Graduate education encourages the development of advanced skills, theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to practice the art and science of cybersecurity techniques to defend networks and systems, analyze attacks, and conduct forensic evaluations.

Students entering the cybersecurity program must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related degree with an understanding of basic software programming, network management, and systems/development operations. Professional experience may be accepted upon evaluation. Additionally, it is important for the student to be proficient in written and oral communication skills.

The master of science (MS) in cybersecurity with emphasis in artificial intelligence prepares individuals for demanding positions in public and private sectors analyzing, managing, operating, or protecting critical computer systems, information, networks, infrastructures and communications networks.

Students will be well-versed to apply their knowledge and critical thinking related to social engineering techniques, network defenses, online malware methods, critical infrastructure protection, fraud, theft, digital forensics, and threat detection.

A background on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will be provided and the potential benefits of the technology in multiple areas will be described. Python will be introduced and used to resolve AI-related questions. The program will introduce Deep Learning and provide an understanding of many ways in which AI can provide support to multiple disciplines.

Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, multi campus, international institution offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded in 1915, Webster University's home campus is in Webster Groves, Missouri, USA, a major suburban center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Webster University offers programs at extended campus locations throughout the United States, including military education installations and metropolitan centers, international programs in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and online distance learning programs in a large number of academic disciplines.

Webster University is academically organized into five schools and colleges which is College of Arts & Sciences, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, School of Communications, School of Education. Not all degrees and majors are offered at every Webster University location. A schedule of courses for the academic year is available at all Webster University locations that offer degree programs.

Webster University's home campus is located in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis. Many of the domestic campuses are located near military bases; some are located in various metropolitan areas. The international campuses are located in several European countries including Switzerland, Austria, and The Netherlands; several are also located in Asia and Africa, such as in Thailand, Ghana and China.