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CYBR 660I Cybersecurity Student Designed Independent Study

Student-designed independent studies give Metropolitan State students the opportunity to plan their own study. This type of independent learning strategy can be useful because it allows students: to study a subject in more depth, at a more advanced level; to pursue a unique project that requires specialized study; to draw together several knowledge areas or interests into a specialized study; to test independent learning capabilities and skills; or to use special learning resources in the community, taking advantage of community education opportunities which, in themselves, would not yield a full college competence. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.
1-5 Graduate credits

Effective May 6, 2020 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Formulate and conduct a cybersecurity-focused independent study that integrates advanced research, technical mastery, or theoretical innovation.
  • Independently design, manage, and evaluate a complex cybersecurity project aligned with professional and academic standards.
  • Synthesize and critically assess complex cybersecurity topics by integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines and authoritative sources.
  • Evaluate and justify the selection of specialized tools, methodologies, or frameworks relevant to the study¿s cybersecurity domain.
  • Integrate and apply advanced cybersecurity theories and concepts to construct a specialized area of expertise.
  • Critique and apply ethical frameworks to assess the implications of cybersecurity research, technology deployment, and professional practice.
  • Produce and defend graduate-level deliverables that effectively communicate the study¿s findings to technical or professional audiences.