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x remove Cybersecurity, B.S.
Credits Required
124
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

The cybersecurity major covers a wide breadth of topics:

  • Network security
  • Secure software
  • Reverse engineering
  • Security policy
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Systems security
  • Cyber-forensics
  • Cryptography
  • Risk management
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Career Options

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

  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Network security engineer
  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Network security architect
  • Incident responder
  • Cyber-crime investigator
  • Penetration tester
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Cybersecurity 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 in the field.

  • Cybersecurity
  • Computer science
  • Vulnerability
  • Auditing
  • Project management
  • Risk management
  • Firewall
  • Information systems
  • Incident response
  • Cyber threat intelligence

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

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