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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Meet the Demand for Skilled Technology Experts

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSCY) at CityU – Seattle is specifically designed for students seeking to enter the highly in-demand field of cybersecurity. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for employment in cybersecurity will grow 32 percent from 2018 to 2028. The BSCY provides you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to assess and investigate the misuse of data and information systems and defend organizations’ intellectual property.

The BSCY  offers flexible learning options, including on-site, mixed-mode, and online courses. The curriculum follows the Body of Knowledge of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Cybersecurity and aligns with ABET standards. The BSCY is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security (NSA/DHS).

Program Information Summary

Enrollment: All Quarters

Course Format: Online

Total Credits: 180

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The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program integrates an interdisciplinary study involving technology, people, information, and processes to enable assured operations in the context of adversaries. It involves the creation, operation, analysis, and testing of secure computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including aspects of policy and law, human factors, ethics, and risk management. This degree prepares graduates for a myriad of opportunities to work in and advance their cybersecurity careers within the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework.

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The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity  will prepare students to:   

1. Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of cybersecurity (General Cybersecurity Knowledge).

2. Apply the fundamental principles and practices of cybersecurity (Cybersecurity Principles and Practices).

3. Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in cybersecurity (Critical and Ethical Thinking).

4. Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in cybersecurity (Quantitative Literacy).

5. Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).

6. Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal (Collaboration).

Note: For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.

Total Required Credits (180 Credits)

Lower – Division Requirements (70 Credits)

Students must meet General Education requirements listed below.  This is typically completed within the 90 required lower division credits. See the General Education Requirements section of this catalog for more detailed information. 

For this program Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through  the course MATH 141 Precalculus or an equivalent course. MATH 138(NS) is a pre-requisite for MATH 141. 

General Education Requirements

Total Credits

College Composition (CC) I** & II 

   10 Credits

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (QSR)

   5 Credits

Humanities (HU)

   10 Credits

Social Sciences (SS)

   15 Credits

Natural Sciences (NS)

   15 Credits

**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.

Preparatory Courses (20 Credits)

These preparatory courses may be applied towards CityU’s General Education and Lower Division credit requirements.

MATH 138College Algebra (QSR or NS)

   5

CS 132Computer Science I *

   5

CS 251Statistical Computing (NS) *

   5

IS 201Fundamentals of Computing

   5

Cybersecurity Major (45 Credits)

CS 330Network Communications *

   5

CS 340Operating Systems *

   5

CS 351Discrete Mathematics in Computing (NS) *

   5

CS 320Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence *

   5

IS 312Web Design and Programming *

   5

IS 345Cybersecurity *

   5

IT 434Cloud Computing

   5

IS 360Database Technologies *

   5

IS 471Cyber Ethics (SS)

   5

Depth of Study: Cybersecurity (30 Credits)

Select 30 credits from the courses listed below.

CY 467Systems Security *

   5

CY 468Ethical Hacking *

   5

CY 481Network Security *

   5

CY 487Data Security *

   5

CY 488Software Security *

   5

CY 489Component Security *

   5

IT 472IT Compliance

   5

Electives (10 Credits)

Students may select two elective courses from any upper-division courses within STC.

Capstone (5 Credits)

CS 497Technology and Computing Capstone *

   5

As cyber threats grow in both complexity and frequency, cybersecurity professionals are among the most in-demand roles across all sectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for information security analysts is projected to grow 32 % from 2022 to 2032—much faster than the average for all occupations. Meanwhile, with 78 % of companies now integrating AI into their operations, professionals who understand the intersection of cybersecurity and intelligent systems are increasingly valued.

Graduates of CityU’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSCY) are prepared for high-impact roles such as:

  • AI Security Specialist: Use artificial intelligence to detect anomalies, prevent intrusions, and strengthen defenses against advanced cyber threats.

  • MLOps Engineer: Deploy and monitor machine learning models for threat detection, phishing prevention, and fraud analysis while ensuring secure and reliable pipelines.

  • AI Data Engineer: Build and manage pipelines that collect, normalize, and process large volumes of security data to support AI-driven intelligence systems.

  • Threat Intelligence Analyst: Track exploits, gather open-source intelligence, and apply AI-assisted tools to anticipate attacker tactics and reduce vulnerabilities.

  • Cybersecurity Ethics and Governance Specialist: Ensure responsible use of AI in security contexts, addressing privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

  • AI Systems Architect: Design intelligent defense architectures that integrate monitoring platforms, intrusion detection, and predictive analytics for resilient security.

CityU’s BSCY graduates work with teams at Adobe, AWS, Google, and Microsoft, among others, helping to power intelligent defense and secure insights in areas such as:

  • Retail & e-Commerce — AI-driven fraud prevention and secure payment systems

  • Healthcare — protecting patient data and securing AI-assisted diagnostic platforms

  • Finance & Insurance — fraud detection, credit risk modeling, and automated compliance

  • Manufacturing & IoT — safeguarding connected devices and predictive maintenance systems

  • Energy & Environment — securing smart grids and protecting critical infrastructure

  • Civic Tech & Public Sector — AI-enhanced identity verification, cyber policy modeling, and secure citizen services