Program Details
Prepare for a crucial role with this online computer engineering degree. Most people are vulnerable to cyber attacks in some way. This could be in daily communications, banking, utilities, data storage, or transportation. This program, which is designed to merge engineering applications with computer science principles, prepares students to face cybersecurity challenges, providing us with protection from cyber attacks. While earning this online cyber security degree you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to protect critical infrastructure in either industry or government.
This is a flexible degree. Choose such courses as:
- Security Tools for Information Security
- Information Assurance
- Hacking of C programs and Unix Binaries
- Network Security
No research or thesis is required.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Maryland-College Park is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires an accredited degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physics