Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


Academic Information

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, offered by the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, provides opportunities for focused study in cybersecurity and opens doors toward a more complex understanding of both the subject and current practice.
 

More Information

Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity?

Computing has become integral to the infrastructure of modern society.  From banking and health to education and business, our world runs on algorithms and computing machines.  Software and hardware are ubiquitous in every aspect of modern life.  This infrastructure is powerful, complex—and highly vulnerable. Small design flaws or less than vigilant safety guards can lead to attacks and exploits that can cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars and valuable consumer trust, and loss of infrastructure critical to modern civilization.  At the same time there is a shortage of workers with the skills needed to secure these systems.

The BSCYB degree provides exceptional career flexibility and a broad range of opportunities in cybersecurity with an emphasis on secure software and hardware development. Coursework prepares students with the technical skills to analyze and understand cybersecurity exploits and to design hardened computational systems.  The degree also incorporates criminal justice, intelligence studies, and business management coursework to prepare students for the legal and social context in which cybersecurity practice happens.
 

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Architect
  • Security Software Developer
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Consultant

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Cybersecurity Researcher
  • Cryptoanalyst
  • University Professor

More Information

Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


University Requirements

More Information

Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 226
University Honors Program Optional
Some online/blended coursework Required
Progression Plan Link View Progression Plan

Purpose Statement

Computing has become integral to the infrastructure of modern society.  From banking and health to education and business, our world runs on algorithms and computing machines.  Software and hardware are ubiquitous in every aspect of modern life.  This infrastructure is powerful, complex—and highly vulnerable. Small design flaws or less than vigilant safety guards can lead to attacks and exploits that can cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars and valuable consumer trust, and loss of infrastructure critical to modern civilization.  At the same time there is a shortage of workers with the skills needed to secure these systems.

The BSCYB degree provides exceptional career flexibility and a broad range of opportunities in cybersecurity with an emphasis on secure software and hardware development. Coursework prepares students with the technical skills to analyze and understand cybersecurity exploits and to design hardened computational systems.  The degree also incorporates criminal justice, intelligence studies, and business management coursework to prepare students for the legal and social context in which cybersecurity practice happens.  This degree also provides a strong foundation for further graduate study in an MS or PhD program.

Student Learning Outcomes

More Information

Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


Details

Major Requirements
General Electives
Additional Information
More Information

Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science


Campus Availability

More Information