Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s

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Highlights

 

Hybrid

Online learning and essential, in-person experiences at the Detroit Education Center

Certification Ready

Prepare for industry-relevant certification exams before graduation

Program Track

Hone your skills with the cybersecurity professional track

Safeguard digital assets and information

The Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity degree at Trine University prepares you to evolve with the rapid advancements of technology and the shifting landscape of cyber threats. As the world becomes increasingly reliant on interconnected systems, from personal devices to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity professionals are paramount to safeguarding digital assets and information.

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Why Trine?

The Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity program at Trine is rooted in a curriculum designed to extend your knowledge, develop your skills and provide practical experience needed to excel in this dynamic field. As a cybersecurity student, you will immerse yourself in an environment that mirrors real-world challenges, enabling you to handle real cybersecurity scenarios effectively.

Trine's Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity is offered in a hybrid format for international students. The program blends online coursework with essential in-person experiences.

Pair flexible learning with opportunities at Trine's Detroit Education Center.

Cybersecurity students at Trine study rigorous coursework from a variety of sectors. Trine's approach to the program provides diverse classes to equip you with the foundational knowledge to succeed in several cybersecurity roles.

  • Malware Analysis and Digital Forensics - Learn about the composition and exploitation of malware, as well as enterprise incident response processes. Understand the basics of digital forensic research and gain experience with digital forensic technology. Become knowledgeable about evidence analysis, digital forensic investigation, digital evidence handling and digital crime.
  • Ethical Hacking - Understand offensive security, with an emphasis on practical exposure to hacking, and defending against cyberattacks. Learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking and prepare for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.
  • Using Programming to Solve Problems - Become familiar with fundamental concepts and techniques of computer programming. Learn to translate real problem into a program description, and write and test a program to implement your description.

Hone your technical skills and ready yourself for industry-relevant certifications with a hybrid-exclusive concentration. The cybersecurity professional concentration is available for hybrid and online students studying Trine's Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity.

The specialized track advances your knowledge beyond the classroom with courses that explore ethical hacking, system security and CyberOps. Through this concentration, you will prepare for various certification exams:

  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate

Protect, detect and respond effectively

As a cybersecurity student at Trine, you will learn to confidently protect, detect and respond to cyber threat challenges. The well-rounded degree will equip you with a robust skillset and extensive knowledge suitable for a broad range of cybersecurity roles after graduation.

Trine graduates with a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity will be prepared for the following career possibilities:

  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Security consultant
  • Forensic analyst
  • Penetration tester (ethical hacker)
  • Security engineer or architect
  • Security compliance analyst
  • Chief information security officer

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Program Information

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Duration

120 credit hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Hybrid - Detroit Only