Cybersecurity, BS
Engineering and Computing
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
Starting in the fall of 2020, FIU is offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity that will prepare graduates for careers in a high-demand field.
Geared to train students for jobs in areas such as data security, systems security management and network threat analysis, learners in the program, which is part of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), will work on solutions to high tech 21st century problems such as how to safeguard devices, software and data from cyber threats as well as protect power grids from hackers.
The curriculum ties in with FIU’s master’s in cybersecurity, as well as the university’s other cybersecurity education and research efforts.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
Information Security Analyst; Security Software Developer; Security Consultant; Security Engineer; Cryptographer.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Wages & Employment Trends for : Information Security Analyst
| Florida Median income | $93,350 |
| Florida rate of growth | +44% |
| National Median wages | $103,590 |
| National Projected growth | +33% |
Source and more information: https:/www.onetonline.orglink/summary/15-1212.00
Contact Information
11200 SW 8th Street
MMC, PG6 Tech Station, Rm# 100
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-7936