Bachelor of Technology (BT), Cybersecurity
“I am encouraged to see focus placed on developing industry-prepared, qualified graduates in the area of Cybersecurity. As a technology innovator, security is a key differentiator for Blackbaud. Our customers trust us to provide secure solutions for them as well as ourselves. This degree program is an important step in developing critical talent to support the growth of competitive businesses in our region.”
Your Degree
CSU’s Cybersecurity Club travels to competitions such as Capture the Flag and defensive competitions like Palmetto Cyber Defense (PCDC) or Southeastern Colleges Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC).
Your Facilities
Ashby Hall houses classrooms, labs, computer labs, an auditorium and faculty offices for math and computer science. Named for H. E. Ashby.
Students will not only learn about programming but also practice it each week in their labs. They will team with other students and professors to further explore topics and gain valuable real world experience.
Your College
The College of Science and Mathematics ensures through its curricula and course offerings that students in all majors demonstrate an understanding of the continuing role of science and mathematics in human progress.
Student Learning Outcomes
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- Graduates of all programs will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Additionally, for the Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity degree: - Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
- Graduates of all programs will have an ability to:
Enrollment Data
- Year Enrollment Graduates
2024-25 52 9
2023-24 35 5
2022-23 27 6
2021-22 28 4
2020-21 25 4
2019-20 36 0
2018-19 25 3
2017-18 15 N/A
2016-17 N/A N/A
Cybersecurity (BT) Courses
As a Cybersecurity (BT) major, you’ll take courses like:
- Network Penetration & Ethical Hacking
- Cyber Defense
- Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
- Network Security
Cybersecurity (BT) Career
Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.
- Network Analyst
- Computer Forensics
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Graduate School
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