The program has been developed in conjunction with local experts in both industry and government, and?provides students with a rigorous foundation of coursework that prepares them for management and technical positions in the?fields of cyber security research and IT security management.The program is designed for students who have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in network and computer security,?computer science or systems, electrical engineering or a related field; however, students without a background in one of these?areas may enter the program by completing appropriate pre-requisite coursework under the guidance of a faculty adviser.??Students with appropriate professional experience in information technology may also be eligible for program admission.