Without robust cybersecurity measures, the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of digital information and systems would be at constant risk. That’s why our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in cybersecurity program focuses on empowering the leaders of tomorrow with the knowledge to build trusted digital systems and the technical abilities to spur transformation.
Here at Old Dominion University (ODU), our students hone their skills at an R1 top research institution designed for both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the lab. Curiosity and determination motivate discovery as students participate in research projects that redefine what’s possible.
Through the cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, students develop the proficiencies to protect computer systems, networks, and online data from attack and compromise. Their time at Old Dominion University prepares them for a career in this in-demand field and graduate programs where they can advance their studies.
Program Highlights
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Participate in an internship or entrepreneurship to gain critical experience.
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Study in person on our beautiful campus in Norfolk Virginia. If you prefer remote learning, check out our online cybersecurity program.
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Study in an interdisciplinary program that brings together cybersecurity-focused expertise from multiple disciplines.
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Choose from a variety of credit options, including portfolio review, CLEP, DANTES, and departmental exams.
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Earn your bachelor’s degree from an institution that has received all three National Security Agency designations as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), and in Cyber Research (CAE-R).
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Learn from Old Dominion faculty who have active research programs in areas of cybersecurity.
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Security Management Specialists
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
Requirements
Submit the following materials:
- Completed online application.
- Paid $50 application fee (non-refundable).
- Official high school transcript (or GED transcript).
- Official SAT/ACT test scores OR apply test optional.
Optional (but strongly recommended) application items include:
- Activity resume (highly recommended for institutional scholarship consideration).
- Letter(s) of recommendation.
- Personal statement.
For Admission to the Cybersecurity Program
Program Requirement Highlights.
Transfer
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
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Scholarships, work-study, grants, and student loans are some of the ways you can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of attending Old Dominion.
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