Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Moorhead, 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
- Completed secondary school (usually 12 years) in the home country with entitlement to university entry
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from transcripts or exit exams (WAEC
- KCSE)
- External credential evaluation (ECE
- IEE
- TEC
- WES) may be requested
- Bank statement showing at least 30
- 468 USD for the first year (I-20).
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Cybersecurity (BSc) at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested by the institution. Submit the application through the institution's admissions process and pay any applicable fee. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $20 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Moorhead |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business, Analytics & Communication |
| Department | Computer Science & Information Systems |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left
Scholarships
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,140 USD per year. The application fee is $20 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,392 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95.
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

