Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Management

Provider:

Nova Southeastern University

Course Code:

NSU-CSM

Qualification Level:

Undergraduate

Course Area:

Information Technology

Duration:

4-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States of America

Course Fees:

USD 37,080 Per Year

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

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Course Overview

As cyberattacks increase, organizations need skilled professionals to improve information security. Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program prepares you to be an essential defender protecting sensitive data from cyber threats. Learn fundamental IT and computer science skills combined with a focus on experiential learning through lab exercises in security-related courses. Our program’s holistic view of how complex systems relate, influence, and interact with one another gives it a strong interdisciplinary focus—teaching students how social behavior, policy, and legal rules can affect cybersecurity and the tools of information technology.

Course Structure

First Year

Fall

First-Year Seminar (3 credits)

MATH 1200 Precalculus Algebra (3 credits)

CSIS 1800 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Winter

MATH 2020 Applied Statistics (3 credits)

CSIS 2101 Fundamentals of Computer Programming (4 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Second Year

Fall

CSIS 2000 Introduction to Database Systems (3 credits)

CSIS 3001 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Winter

CSIS 3020 Web Programming and Design (3 credits)

CSIS 3023 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computers (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Third Year

Fall

CSIS 3500 Networks and Data Communication (3 credits)

TECH 3300 System Analysis and Design (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Winter

CSIS 4010 Computer Security (3 credits)

TECH 3320 Technology Project Management (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year

Fall

TECH 4200 Cybersecurity Operation Management (3 credits)

TECH 4220 Cybersecurity Governance (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Winter

TECH 4240 Cybersecurity Auditing (3 credits)

TECH 4900 Directed Project or TECH 4950 Internship in Technology (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Open Elective (3 credits)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App. Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results. English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation. Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States. Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App.
Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results.
English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation.
Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States.
Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.

Language Requirement
English Language Requirements	Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20 CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher
IELTS Score (Minimum)	6.0
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)	79

Language Requirement

English Language Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test

IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher

PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher

iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher

Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools

Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes

SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20

CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher

IELTS Score (Minimum)

6.0

TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Management

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