BS in Cybersecurity
The BS in Cybersecurity equips you with the conceptual and practical know-how you need for careers ensuring the safety and reliability of digital environments. You’ll gain foundational computer science knowledge and hands-on experience through lab work, research, and co-op opportunities while examining how social behavior, policy, and law can affect cybersecurity and the tools of information technology.
Program details
Career prospects
As the power of technology expands and becomes an increasing part of everyday life, it’s more important than ever to secure our digital systems and data. Students in the continually growing field of cybersecurity go on to become:
- Information security analysts
- Cybersecurity architects and consultants
- Network security engineers
- Security software developers
- Chief information security officers
Co-ops and internships
Get hands-on industry experience through co-op opportunities that span organizations of every shape and size, including:
- Co-op in software engineering at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Information security analyst at Harvard Business Publishing
- Network analyst co-op at John Hancock
- Student scientist at the Department of Defense
Research opportunities
Work with world-class researchers in state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions for modern society’s greatest security challenges, including:
- Ensuring privacy and data security
- Protecting Wi-Fi networks from smart attacks
- Rethinking mobile security
Learning outcomes
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective & secure computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
Campus location
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Boston
Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.
Applications and admissions
Deadlines
Learn more about our undergraduate early action, early decision, and regular decision options.
Degree costs
Pursuing a world-class education is an investment in your future. It’s also one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Visit our Undergraduate Admissions page to find current Northeastern University costs. You can also estimate the cost of your degree using our College Cost Estimator or Net Price Calculator.
Financial aid and scholarships
Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal aid and loans.
Have questions?
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Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Ada Lerner
Ada Lerner is an assistant professor and the director of the undergraduate cybersecurity program at Khoury College. She researches human–computer interaction, security, and privacy.
Combine your major with another topic
Check out our combined major programs, where you could combine your interest in cybersecurity with criminal justice, economics, or business.
Get a head start on your graduate degree
In our accelerated master’s programs, you can start earning your master’s degree while you are still pursuing your undergraduate studies.
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