2026-2027 Catalog

Cybersecurity BS

Degree Requirements - 120 credits

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with this major

Cybersecurity Major Requirements: 11 courses, 37-40 credits

 
 

Programming Requirement, 12 credits

 
CMPSC-F131Computer Science I

4

CMPSC-F132Computer Science II

4

CMPSC-F265Data Structures and Algorithms

4

 

Systems Requirement, 7-8 credits

CMPSC-F355Operating Systems

4

Take One of the Following

CMPSC-F375Introduction to Computer Networks

4

ISOM-211Cloud Computing and Network Infrastructure

3

Cybersecurity Requirement, 12 credits

ISOM-240Data Privacy and Digital Forensics

3

ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3

ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3

Law Requirement, 3-4 credits

Elective Requirement, 3-4 credits

Select one from list
BLE-321Corporate Crime and Financial Fraud

3

CMPSC-310Introduction to Data Science

4

CMPSC-F331Object Oriented Programming

4

CMPSC-F363Introduction to Database Systems

4

ISOM-260Artificial Intelligence for Business

3

ISOM-323Database Management

3

ISOM-341Project Management for the Modern Organizations

3

ISOM-440ERP Systems and Intelligent Business Process Transformation

3

Residency Requirement Policy: A four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.

About the Cybersecurity Major

Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this major.

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Cybersecurity Major Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

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Honors

Students in the Cybersecurity major have the option to follow either the CAS or SBS Honors pathways.