Bachelor of Science
Cybersecurity
Build cutting-edge skills in cybersecurity with our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.
Societies and nations across the globe continue to increase their reliance on computers, artificial intelligence and the internet to stay connected and share vital information. Combine this reliance with national concerns for the safety of everyone online, and there’s an unprecedented need for skilled cybersecurity experts with understanding of the social, ethical, legal and policy aspects of computing.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Oakland University will prepare you to respond to this need and pursue diverse careers in industry, as well as graduate programs to continue honing your skills. You may be wondering, “What can you do with a cybersecurity degree?” When you major in cybersecurity at OU, you’ll work closely with experienced faculty mentors to build the knowledge and understanding needed to pursue exciting careers in technology, law, government or education.
With a bachelor’s in cybersecurity, you’ll gain both theoretical and hands-on technical skills to set yourself apart from others and begin a professional journey filled with lifelong learning and leadership opportunities.
Societies and nations across the globe continue to increase their reliance on computers, artificial intelligence and the internet to stay connected and share vital information. Combine this reliance with national concerns for the safety of everyone online, and there’s an unprecedented need for skilled cybersecurity experts with understanding of the social, ethical, legal and policy aspects of computing.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Oakland University will prepare you to respond to this need and pursue diverse careers in industry, as well as graduate programs to continue honing your skills. You may be wondering, “What can you do with a cybersecurity degree?” When you major in cybersecurity at OU, you’ll work closely with experienced faculty mentors to build the knowledge and understanding needed to pursue exciting careers in technology, law, government or education.
With a bachelor’s in cybersecurity, you’ll gain both theoretical and hands-on technical skills to set yourself apart from others and begin a professional journey filled with lifelong learning and leadership opportunities.
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity: The Oakland University Advantage
Oakland University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program was designed to build on the strengths of our existing computing programs and help cybersecurity majors become well-rounded students with a balance between technical knowledge and a solid understanding of how technology impacts individuals, communities, law and policy.
Benefits for our cybersecurity students include:
- One-of-a-kind research opportunities: OU has partnered with Etsy to offer female cybersecurity students grants to attend Hacker School — a three-month immersive training program for enhancing your programming skills. Additionally, the ACM Women’s Council (ACM-W), along with Wipro Technologies, offers support for female undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity students who wish to attend research conferences.
- Professional skills: When you major in cybersecurity at OU, you’ll learn the importance of collaboration in addressing some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity. Whether you’re investigating a data breach or developing a new firewall, you’ll need input from other teams and departments within your organization. That’s why the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program emphasizes professional traits such as communication, ethics, leadership and teamwork.
- World-renowned cybersecurity experts: As you earn your bachelor’s in cybersecurity, you will have many opportunities to work face-to-face with our outstanding faculty, who bring their decades of experience in cybersecurity and education into the classroom to help you answer that important question, “What can you do with a cybersecurity degree to make the world around you a better place?”
What Can You Do With a Cybersecurity Degree?
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from OU unlocks the door to a variety of careers throughout some of the fastest-growing industries in the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers for information security analysts and cybersecurity experts are expected to grow up to 32% by 2032 — about five times the national average for other occupational fields.
Whether you want to work for a private corporation, a government agency or a nonprofit, the technical skills and professional traits you’ll build as a cybersecurity major at OU will make you an impressive candidate.
Many cybersecurity students choose to continue their education in a graduate program to further enhance their career and salary potential. Our bachelor’s in cybersecurity will give you a strong foundation to build upon throughout your academic and professional career.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from OU can prepare you for diverse roles throughout many industries, including:
- Systems security engineer
- Information systems security manager
- Cybersecurity administrator
- Cybersecurity engineer
- IT security analyst
- Educator
- Security risk analyst
- Systems administrator
- Cybersecurity instructor
- Security researcher
Top Courses for Cybersecurity Majors
The curriculum in our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will introduce you to the foundational topics in math, computing and professional subjects that will be necessary as you transition from student to professional. Your bachelor’s in cybersecurity program will include core cybersecurity courses, professional subject courses and advanced programming classes — all held in our state-of-the-art labs and classrooms.
We offer many unique elective offerings for you to take as you advance in the program to dive deeper into the topics that interest you most. This lets you tailor your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity to your personal and professional career goals.
A few of the exciting courses you can take when you major in cybersecurity at OU include:
- Network Security
- Cybercrime
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mobile Security
- Automotive Security
- Immersive Python
- Complex Variables
- Computer Algebra
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Resources
- Major requirements
- Computer Science and Engineering Department
- School of Engineering and Computer Science
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