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Course Overview

Cybersecurity professionals protect data in computers and networks from crimes such as hacking and data theft.

Illinois State’s Cybersecurity major focuses on security basics, cryptography, ethical hacking, security defenses, and forensics. It covers current tools and techniques, and managing security risks.

To be successful in these areas, you'll get a background in programming and networking as well as basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems software.

Why study Cybersecurity?
Hacking and cybercrimes are major problems for any organization. Our strong dependence on digital technologies calls for increased security. Because of these factors, cybersecurity professionals are in high demand.

You'll develop system and network defenses, and perform simulated attacks on computers to test their security. You also get exposure to computer forensics. This teaches you how to gather and preserve evidence from devices to use in a court of law.

Entry Requirement 

Program Direct International Year One
1-Semester 2-Semesters 3-Semesters
Program Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • High school diploma
Minimum GPA Equivalent

3.0 Freshman admission
2.0-3.0 Transfer admission

2.25 2.25 2.25
TOEFL iBT 79 79 60 50
IELTS 6.5 6.5 5.5 5.0
IELA N/A 176 162 154
Duolingo N/A 120 90 75
Academic English N/A N/A Level 4 N/A

Notes: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.

Fees

  International Year One Undergraduate Direct
Program Length 1 Semester 2 Semesters 3 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters
Tuition & Fees $16604 $28881 $37544 $13535 $27069

This information was accurate on : 25/12/2020
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