Overview

Through coursework, research and experiential learning opportunities, you’ll learn how to develop strategies to defend against cyberattacks with this Cybersecurity degree from the University at Albany.

From safeguarding systems and privacy to implementing security policies and recovery processes, you will gain the skills to drive solutions and manage evolving risk for leadership positions in commercial and nonprofit organizations as well as all levels of government.

Career Outcomes

By choosing UAlbany, you’ll acquire the expert-level skills to help you achieve success as a cybersecurity professional. You will graduate with experience developing strategies that outsmart cybercriminals to defend your organization.

Potential job titles for a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity include:

Computer Security Specialist
Security Consultant
Information Security Analyst
Ethical Hacker
Computer Forensic Analyst
Risk Manager
Data Security Administrator
Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst
Security Operations Center Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity: Long Term Planning and Risk Management
Cybersecurity Policy, Law & Institutions
Cyber Threats and Intelligence
Computer and Network Security
Information Security and Privacy
Human Aspects of Cybersecurity
Prevention and Protection Strategies in Cybersecurity
Social, Security, and Privacy Implications of Computing
Information Security
Cryptography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Submit the application

You may scan your transcripts to us. All freshman applicants are required to submit a transcript from their secondary school, and academic transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official and certified English translation

Submit your test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), SAT or ACT as required

Submit the International Student Financial Statement

Submit a 250- to 500-word personal essay

Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor

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

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 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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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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