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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Information system security officer
Network security administrator
Information security analyst
Forensic analyst
IT auditor
Information system governance officer
Information assurance engineer
Information assurance analyst

Curriculum

30 credits over two years
Full or part time
With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation or equivalent; international credentials are evaluated; first-year applicants with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) are guaranteed admission on the domestic page; English test scores required (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
PTE 47
Duolingo 95)
Guaranteed admission for first-year applicants with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) per the domestic admissions page; international secondary credentials are evaluated; no international minimum published

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) graduation or equivalent; IGCSE/O-Level (C or above in English, maths, a science, a social science and one more), IB diploma (4+ per exam) and national certificates accepted; transfer students welcome

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 3.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
TOEFL PBT legacy 61)
PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 500
Duolingo PTE Academic 47
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,767 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	St. Cloud
Faculty or school	College of Business, Engineering and Technology
Department	Computing, Informatics, and Data Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international students can apply for institution-specific scholarships; undergraduate ACSS and other awards have separate criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Scholarships

Eligible international students can apply for institution-specific scholarships; undergraduate ACSS and other awards have separate criteria.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.