Cybersecurity
Minor (M)
Undergraduate Minor
Allendale • Face to face • 23 Credits
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.
Overview
The cybersecurity minor at Grand Valley State University provides a comprehensive education that helps students gain a strong computing foundation and learn to recognize risks, implement and test security measures, investigate attacks, and defend against adversaries. The program also addresses societal and organizational issues, preparing students to apply their skills to diverse challenges in various organizations.
Courses cover topics like:
- Network Security.
- Secure Software.
- Reverse Engineering.
- Security Policy.
- Systems Security.
- Risk Management.
- Electives are offered in specialized areas like wireless networks, cryptography, cyber-forensics, and reverse engineering to tailor your experience to your career goals.
Grand Valley State University offers an excellent environment for cybersecurity education, with dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs and faculty members who have extensive industry experience. The program's focus on both theoretical principles and hands-on learning provides valuable industry experience and prepares you for successful careers in cybersecurity.
College of Computing
gvsu.edu/computing
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
High-Tech Labs
The College of Computing offers modern, wellequipped computing facilities across both the Valley and City campuses, with specialized labs for coursework, research, and general student use. You’ll have access to Linux labs, Mac labs, hybrid Windows/Linux environments, networking and cybersecurity labs, and highperformance computing resources.
Career Advising
Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student, or a current student thinking about your career options, advising is an important part of your academic journey.
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