Cybersecurity BS

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Cybersecurity | Network Security

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies | Security Services

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science Degree

Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science Degree

Overview

In RIT’s cybersecurity bachelor’s degree, you’ll learn to preserve assets, identify security vulnerabilities, prove threats occurred, and design strategies for data recovery.

Why Study Cybersecurity at RIT

RIT’s new Global Cybersecurity Institute is one of the world’s leading cybersecurity education and research centers.
RIT’s Cyber Range and Training Center is capable of hosting more than 5,000 virtual machines simultaneously in immersive scenarios that simulate countless cyber scenarios ranging from industrial to governmental and military.
RIT students are recognized as powerhouse competitors in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity competitions.
RIT is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research and Education by the National Security Agency.
Tailor your degree around a range of exciting electives like Penetration Testing, AI, and ML.
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Available: Earn both your bachelor’s and your master’s in less time and with a cost savings, giving you a competitive advantage in your field.
STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.

RIT’s Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree

RIT’s bachelor of science in cybersecurity produces professionals who understand the people and processes that impact computer systems security. In addition to acquiring state-of-the-art knowledge in protecting digital assets of large or small organizations, you will learn to proactively identify security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and infrastructure, and provide and implement actionable solutions that protect the assets of an organization.

Cybersecurity Curriculum

In the first two years of the program, RIT’s cybersecurity major provides you with a solid foundation in computer science and mathematics. Core courses include a programming sequence, an ethics course, a computer networking and system administration sequence, and foundation courses in computer and network security.

Starting in the third year, you will begin an in-depth exploration of a range of aspects of cybersecurity with advanced electives that allow you to design the focus of your cybersecurity degree.

Careers in Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity field is growing rapidly, with demand for cybersecurity experts outpacing the number of students graduating from cybersecurity majors nationwide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in cybersecurity will grow by 31 percent by the year 2029, creating excellent career opportunities for graduates of RIT’s cybersecurity degree.

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.