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x remove Combined Degree: Computer Science B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S.
Credits Required
142
Format
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree.

Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.

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Career Options

There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:

  • Information security manager
  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Cyber forensics analyst
  • Cybersecurity architect
  • IT security auditor
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Cybersecurity degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Auditing
  • Agile Software Development
  • New Product Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Security Requirements Analysis

Source: EMSI, 2022

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