BS in Cybersecurity and Business Administration
The BS in Cybersecurity and Business Administration is a combined major (Khoury College and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business) that will prepare you with a security-focused technical foundation and the skills to apply it in industry settings. Through coursework, research, and hands-on experience, you will learn to ensure the reliability and security of cyberspace, deliver safe and secure products to consumers, and use your knowledge to manage business security effectively in the global economy.
Program details
Career prospects
A combined degree in cybersecurity and business administration will prepare you for a range of exciting careers at the intersection of technology and business. Career prospects include:
- Chief information security officer
- Cybersecurity consultant
- IT risk manager
- Business operations security analyst
- Cybersecurity product manager
Co-ops and internships
You will participate in co-ops throughout your program, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in industry settings while building valuable connections. Recent co-op experiences include:
- Cybersecurity and privacy co-op at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Data science co-op (business intelligence team) at Rapid7 Cybersecurity
Research opportunities
Gain hands-on research experience in the field as you collaborate with leading professors on active research projects. Research areas include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Network science
- Security and privacy
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 and 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
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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 site 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.
David Choffnes
David Choffnes is an associate professor at Khoury College and the executive director of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute. He works to improve the privacy, security, performance, and reliability of internet systems, and designs new models to measure these systems.
Visit the D’Amore-McKim School of Business
The BS in Cybersecurity and Business Administration program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
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