Overview

Research and practice is vital. The classes help you explore the fundamentals of programming, networking, and cyber security. Plus, our labs will let you, and others, analyze malware and exploit software safely; you won’t put your computer or information at risk.

Key Features

Upon completion of the Cyber Operations program from Dakota State University, students will:

Be able to dynamically and statically analyze computer systems to understand the functional behavior and identify potential security vulnerabilities

Be able to construct and execute attacks against computer systems to take advantage of discovered vulnerabilities

Be able to create functionally-sound and robust software in multiple languages to execute in various operating environments

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web Application Programming

Computer Science

Software Security

Data Structures

Assembly Language

Information Security Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Apply anytime. There is no deadline to apply to DSU.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to demonstrate your academic ability to meet the academic challenges at DSU, you’ll need to meet at least one of the following requirements:

Maintain an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" (2.60 on a 4.00 GPA scale)
Be in the top 60% of your class
Get an ACT composite score of 18 or above, or get an SAT score of 950 or above with subscores of at least 480 on the Math and 450 on the Critical Reading

Submit original academic transcripts

Your academic transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached.

Be proficient in English

If you’re not a native speaker of English, you must demonstrate proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12568 USD / year

≈ 12568 USD / year
Out-of-State

12568 USD / year

≈ 12568 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9300 USD / year

≈ 9300 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Reciprocity: $5,191.50

Living costs

Madison

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Madison

Funding

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