Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity prepares you with the technical competency, knowledge and skills needed to protect networks, systems, software programs and data from criminal or unauthorized access. You will learn concepts, knowledge, skills, technologies and practices in a broad spectrum of cybersecurity areas, including the emerging fields of applied data science and artificial intelligence. This program is hands-on and application-oriented. Upon the completion of the program, you’ll be ready to take highly sought-after industry certification exams.
Upon completion, a student will:
comprehend the fundamentals of information technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity knowledge and skills;
be able to analyze system vulnerabilities, threats and risks and apply cybersecurity controls;
be proficient in IT system design, artificial intelligence, security system design, penetration testing and investigation techniques and skills and apply them in system security analysis and evaluation;
be able to create information security plans to percent, respond and mitigate security risk through the development and implementation of security policies, security controls and business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Cybersecurity workforce development is the key to assuring that the nation has adequate capacity to protect information and information systems.
This quickly growing field is both challenging and competitive. At PNW, we provide the tools you need to stand out, including US government-recognized curriculum and individualized attention from instructors.

Applicants must have official high school transcript(s) or GED test score report.

Test scores: Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) - 79 or higher; IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or higher; British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE. PNW Undergraduate Admissions accepts a 100-110 Duolingo English Test score band.