Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
About the Program
Create your future in cybersecurity with us. CSU is recognized by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education.
Few fields are developing as rapidly as computer technology. To keep pace, nearly every industry needs professionals who know how to defend against technological threats and weaknesses.
Columbus State’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare you for a thriving career in this dynamic new discipline. Through a curriculum that focuses on cutting-edge technologies, you’ll learn how to apply the latest methods for securing information and networks. At CSU, you’ll study at the TSYS Cybersecurity Center. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to fostering technological innovation, expanding cyber research, and developing cutting-edge cybersecurity practices.
Career Opportunities
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, you’ll be prepared for a broad range of careers including:
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity manager
- Information security governance specialist
- Security architect
- Cryptographer or cryptanalyst
Degree Requirements
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Admissions Requirements
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Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, Cybersecurity graduates will be:
- Established in successful cybersecurity-focused careers and/or pursuing advanced degrees.
- Serving society and their professions effectively and responsibly as role models, practical problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators.
- Practicing the utmost standards of professional ethics.
Students Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have the ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
From state scholarships to federal student aid, we’re here to help you take advantage of every educational resource.
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