The first computer science master's degree in the industry, offered by EC-Council University, incorporates the Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Network Defender certifications.

EC-Council University (ECCU), Albuquerque (US), December 8: The latest online Master of Science degree program in Computer Science will include the industry-recognized cybersecurity certification, and it will emphasize the highest degree of academic rigor; it will prepare students to tackle today's evolving threat landscape, as well as improve their knowledge of blockchain, robotics, and artificial intelligence skills, according to Dr. Venus Fisher, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the university.As a university, EC-Council University is committed to providing current and relevant online training that will prepare our students to play a critical leadership role, and this industry-first masters program featuring crucial cybersecurity certifications is the first of its kind to complement its curriculum with the full official EC-Council courseware, labs, and instructional videos, preparing students to perform two industry-standard cybersecurity certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Network Defender (CND Academic and financial credits will be given to students who successfully completed CEH or CND courses.The current workforce is under-prepared, according to industry estimates, with up to 50% of all open positions in the United States are still unfilled in the United States, according to Mark Buck, Vice President of Admissions.EC-Council University is attempting to fill this void by providing graduate professionals with credentials and experience in defending against emerging digital threats.

The Distance Education Accreditation Commission (CHEA) recognized EC-Council University in the annual list of The 20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America, which highlights online colleges that use latest technology in crafting their curriculum, as well as innovative teaching methods and crafting a rewarding career for every student.Council University is a member of the American Council on Education (ACE).Using the Learn Anywhere Anytime framework, it uses a new learning paradigm to exchange knowledge across space, time, and medium.EC-Council University-A Luminous Branches of WorkBy bringing its acclaimed Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Graduate Certificate programs in cybersecurity to tomorrow's cybersecurity experts, this time through its cybersecurity embedded Master of Science in Computer Science program.EC-Council University aims to keep its alumni up-to-date with the latest technologies in the cyber world, and this course is just the beginning.