Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at Oakland University is designed to prepare students to respond to the growing need for skilled cybersecurity experts. The program builds on the strengths of the university's existing computing programs and helps students become well-rounded individuals with a balance between technical knowledge and a solid understanding of how technology impacts individuals, communities, law, and policy.

Benefits for Cybersecurity Students

The benefits for cybersecurity students at Oakland University include:

• One-of-a-kind research opportunities, such as partnerships with Etsy to offer female cybersecurity students grants to attend Hacker School, a three-month immersive training program for enhancing programming skills.
• Professional skills, including collaboration, communication, ethics, leadership, and teamwork, which are essential for addressing pressing issues in cybersecurity.
• Opportunities to work with world-renowned cybersecurity experts who bring their decades of experience in cybersecurity and education into the classroom.

What Can You Do With a Cybersecurity Degree?

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Oakland University 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, which is about five times the national average for other occupational fields.

Career Opportunities

With a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, students can pursue diverse roles, 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 for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity introduces students to foundational topics in math, computing, and professional subjects necessary for transitioning from student to professional. The program includes core cybersecurity courses, professional subject courses, and advanced programming classes, all held in state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Some of the exciting courses available include:

• Network Security
• Cybercrime
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mobile Security
• Automotive Security
• Immersive Python
• Complex Variables
• Computer Algebra

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Resources

Resources for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program include:

• Major Requirements
• Computer Science and Engineering Department
• School of Engineering and Computer Science

Programs Related to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

For students who are unsure if the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is right for them, Oakland University offers other undergraduate degree programs, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering

Current Cybersecurity Internships

Oakland University provides students with various internship opportunities, such as:

• PCI DDS Research Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Cybersecurity Intern at Oshkosh Corporation
• Technical Intern - Cybersecurity Engineering at BAE Systems, Inc.
• 2026 Summer Internship Program - Supervision & Regulation (Cyber & Emerging Technologies) at Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Cybersecurity Intern at Bath & Body Works
• Carnegie Mellon Paid Summer Fellowship - IT Lab: Summer Security Intensive (SSI) at Carnegie Mellon Universitys Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
• Paid Intern w/IT Bureau, Client Services or Info. Security at New York State Office of the Attorney General
• Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at Kunz, Leigh & Associates
• Technology Consulting Intern - 2027 at Protiviti
• MIT Beaver Works - CyberOps Teaching Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Cybersecurity Intern at First Eagle Investments
• Information Technology Internship in Australia at Operation Mobilization (OM)
• 2026 Engineering Summer Analyst Program - Quantitative Strategist at Goldman Sachs
• Security Intern at Cru
• 2026 Summer Internship - Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance - NC at UBS
• Kohler Internship - Digital at Kohler Company
• Advanced Course in Engineering Internship at Griffiss Institute
• Information Security Internship at Santander US
• 2026 Summer Intern - Information Technology at Equitable
• Site IT Operations Intern at Procter & Gamble (P&G)
• Information Technology Information Security Intern at Chevron
• 2026 Engineering Summer Analyst Program at Goldman Sachs
• Reverse Engineer Intern at ICR, Inc.