Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity — University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity — University of North Dakota

UND’s B.S. in Cybersecurity offers a 123-credit, interdisciplinary program (on-campus or online) focused on securing critical systems across sectors like energy, healthcare, and transportation. The degree—housed in the College of Engineering & Mines—equips students with practical expertise through a robust curriculum that includes programming, network and software security, digital forensics, exploit analysis, penetration testing, and cyber-physical systems protection. You’ll apply these skills in labs, a two-semester senior project, and through high-level Capstone experiences supported by industry collaborators.

As a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research, UND supports hands-on learning in environments like its Secure Cyber-Physical Energy Systems & Data Sciences Lab, with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research through its Center for Cyber Security.

Graduates of this program are positioned for roles such as cybersecurity analyst, software security engineer, penetration tester, or security architect. The degree also feeds into advanced research and graduate study opportunities in cybersecurity and related fields.