Consider a major in Cybersecurity and Operations, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to defend computer systems, networks, and data from cyber-attacks. Taught by faculty and industry experts through hands-on approaches, you'll be prepared for high-demand jobs in this vital field. As the risk of cyber threats grows due to global connectivity and cloud services, expertise in cybersecurity is essential for protecting sensitive data and critical systems from increasingly sophisticated criminals.
Offered: On Campus, Online
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Math, Data, and Technology
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising and career coaching
Program Highlights
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Throughout your Cybersecurity and Operations degree, you'll engage with fascinating subjects like malware analysis, ethical hacking, defensive network security, and mobile security. You’ll also gain expertise in applied cryptography, industrial control systems, and reverse engineering.
High Demand
Employment for information security analysts is projected to grow 31% through 2029.
Career Paths
A degree in Cybersecurity and Operations offers diverse career options, including roles like security architect, ethical hacker, cryptographer, security engineer, forensic expert, and incident responder. You can also pursue positions as a security software developer, code auditor, and more in this expanding field.
Careers & Outcomes
120K
Median annual salary for information security analysts
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Information Security Analysts
- Computer System Analysts
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Darren Seifert
Chair, Assistant Professor
701-858-3007
darren.seifert@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
