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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, 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 (3 years): 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 completion with official records from all schools attended
One letter of recommendation
English test score or waiver
Passport copy
Official bank letter dated within six months. Foreign college credit needs a course-by-course evaluation. Class of 2030 average high school GPA 3.6 (no published minimum). Nursing applicants must meet the Early Decision or Early Action deadlines. F-1 students cannot enrol in online programmes.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (US high school or international equivalent), One recommendation, Transfer applicants with course-by-course evaluation.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 62
Cambridge 180
Oxford Test of English 135
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate when applicable
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Financial documentation
Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision I Nov 15
Early Action Dec 1
Early Decision II Jan 15
Early Action II Feb 1
Then Regular Decision (official website 2. Apply online with the Common App (fee) or the free SHU International Application. Upload school/college records
One recommendation
English score or waiver
Passport copy
Official bank letter. Pay the enrolment deposit by May 1. After acceptance
Deposits and proof of funds
SHU issues the I-20 for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$55,520 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Fairfield, Connecticut)
Faculty or school	School of Computing & Engineering
Department	Department of Computing and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Scholarships

Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.