Study Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Northern Kentucky University in the USA, College of Informatics
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

USA

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What will I learn?

The Cybersecurity program has emerged as a degree field due to the high demand for cybersecurity skills in the wake of an increasing number of security incidents. Cybersecurity professionals need a thorough understanding of business processes and modern computer systems. The cybersecurity degree program is based on a strong core of computer information technology, computer science and business information systems augmented by cybersecurity courses. This program meets the Homeland Security requirement. All students will be required to complete a co-curricular applied experience. A major in cybersecurity requires 78- 81 credit hours (depending on placement) of coursework based on a strong core of computer information technology, computer science and business information systems courses supplemented with courses covering cross-cutting topics like ethics, communication and risk management. The primary objective of the program is to educate future cybersecurity professionals who understand the processes and technologies needed to secure the information infrastructure of a modern organization.The classes in this program are offered during daytime and in the evening, and in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid). This allows you to customize your schedule in a format that works for you and your life.

Which department am I in?

College of Informatics

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,912.00 per year
Books & Supplies - 850
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).

English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:

An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.

Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.

A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).

An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.

Successful completion of NKUs American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.

Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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