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Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield campus — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 46,600
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Students will gain hands-on experience backed by traditional lecture-based teaching, while focusing their studies in the areas of cybersecurity that are the most sought-after in the job market: cyber operations and cyber defense. As a Cybersecurity major, students will learn the critical knowledge and skills that will enable them to keep information and communication systems and their data safe, secure, and resilient against modern attacks. In the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program, students will also: Gain a computing-based foundation in mathematics and computer science programming that covers a broad range of concepts applicable to a range of cybersecurity specializations Advance their studies with core computer science and cybersecurity courses that emphasize hands-on laboratory experiences, including web development, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessment Learn to analyze complex computing problems and apply computing principles to identify solutions Complete a capstone project Study the socio-ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity Choose between two areas of focus, cyber operations and cyber defense -- two of the most sought-after specialties in cybersecurity Enhance their ability to work with and lead a team Learn to apply security principles and practices to the environment, hardware, software, and human aspects of a system Analyze and evaluate systems in order to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats Study in a curriculum that meets the latest recommendations of the Joint Task Force on Cybersecurity Education, and offers courses from five computing disciplines: computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, and software engineering Learn from experienced faculty who are leading experts in various sectors of cybersecurity Complete a required internship in a cybersecurity-related business organization or research lab; on-campus at Sacred Heart University's computer support center, The Factory; or in the Information Technology Department
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 46,600
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community. The Princeton Review's 2022 guideb...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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