Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary program jointly provided by the departments of Information Systems and Technology (College of Business Administration) and Computer Science (College of Arts and Science).

Given cybersecurity is both a technical as well as a management issue facing organizations, the program is designed to be multi-disciplinary in its curriculum and espouses to remain nimble given the rapid pace of change in this field.

In this challenging and multi-faceted program, students develop both theoretical foundations and applied skills through hands-on labs, workshops, competitions, projects, and internships.

UMSL is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Cybersecurity Emphasis Areas

Once students pick an emphasis area upon admission, they will complete general education requirements and a set of courses common across both emphasis areas. They will then complete either Computer Science emphasis specific or Information Systems and Technology emphasis specific courses.

Both emphasis areas provide a blend of technical- and business-oriented skills designed to prepare students for a variety of cybersecurity and IT related careers. The Computer Science Emphasis provides enhanced technical depth whereas the Information Systems and Technology Emphasis offers stronger preparation for business and management aspects of cybersecurity.

Information Systems and Technology Emphasis

The BS in Cybersecurity with an emphasis in Information Systems and Technology provides both technical and business skills relevant to entry-level cybersecurity professionals. It focuses on applied aspects of cybersecurity and is suitable for students interested in pursuing cybersecurity management and analyst roles in industry and government.

Information Systems (IS) Emphasis Information

Computer Science Emphasis

The BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science Emphasis provides a deeper technical and mathematical focus. The program blends technical- and business-oriented skills designed to prepare students for a variety of cybersecurity and IT related careers.