Cybersecurity

Help Companies Become Cyber Resilient!

Cybersecurity has become integral to every aspect of business operations in today's digital landscape. It touches many fields including computer science, electrical engineering, management of information systems, law, and risk management. Cybersecurity helps companies assure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems through the application of controls.

$95K

Average Starting Salary for Graduates

85%

Businesses Report Shortage of Cybersecurity Skills- Increasing Demand for Graduates

663k

Cybersecurity Job Openings in the U.S. as of August 2024.

Why Choose Cybersecurity?

By pursuing a cybersecurity concentration, students gain a unique blend of managerial and technical expertise essential for navigating the complexities of modern commerce. Understanding cybersecurity principles equips students to identify, assess, and mitigate digital risks, safeguarding valuable assets and maintaining stakeholder trust.

Career Paths for this Degree Include:

Security Consultant

Advise organizations on their security posture, conduct risk assessments, develop security policies and procedures, and assist in implementing security solutions.

Forensic Analyst

Collect and analyze digital evidence related to cyber crimes or security incidents, work with law enforcement or private organizations to uncover sources of security breaches.

Security Compliance Officer

Ensure organizations comply with cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards, develop and enforce security policies and procedures, conduct audits, and assess regulatory risks.

Security Engineer

Design and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. They may also be involved in testing security solutions and responding to security incidents.

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Conduct controlled attacks on systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, provide recommendations for improving security measures based on findings.

What Will You Learn?

This degree will prepare you in every facet of cybersecurity operations, policy and risk management, secure software development, IT security operations, enterprise security, incident response, threat hunting, compliance, information assurance, audits and much more. You will learn how to identify and reduce the risk of cyber threats. This program will help you understand how to recognize, prevent and respond to cybersecurity issues. You will gain key skills and career-readiness capabilities for this increasingly high-demand field.

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Course Requirements

Applied Learning Opportunities

Student & Career Success

Required Courses:

CYBR 201 - Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
CYBR 202 - Cyber Policy, Legal, Ethics, Compliance
CYBR 307 - Essential Technical Cybersecurity for Business
MIS 320 - Network Fundamentals

Plus, choose three courses from the following:

CIT 301 - Cloud Computing & Virtualization
CYBR 322 - Information Assurance
CYBR 324 - Network Security
CYBR 340 - Cybersecurity Program Management
CYBR 365 - Ethical Hacking
CYBR 366 - Digital Forensics
CYBR 435 - Cyber Fraud and Investigation
CYBR 437 - Supply Chain Cybersecurity
CYBR 440 - Cyber Risk
CYBR 444 - Cyber Law and Cases
CYBR 491/498/495/499
MIS 352 - Windows System Administration

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We go beyond traditional classrooms, providing hands-on experiences that transform knowledge into action. Our commitment to applied learning empowers students to bridge theory with real-world challenges. We offer a range of opportunities specific to our cybersecurity students such as:

Center for Cyber Defense Education Annual Cybersecurity Conference
Cyber Defence Club with competitions
Business Week
Preparation for industry certifications
Apprenticeship, co-op, & internship programs
Coaching and interview preparation from experienced professionals
Resume assistance to tailor to industry expectations
Student organizations and more!

Applied Learning Opportunities

We place a high priority on preparing students for internships and providing networking opportunities to meet potential employers. Providing all the opportunities you'll need to make connections that matter. Our students are highly successful securing opportunities with all of the Big 4 accounting firms and other leading firms throughout the region and industry.

We also have a dedicated Career Success Center within Cameron that helps our students discover their passions and achieve their professional career goals by providing career coaching and consultation as well as helping aid in your job search.

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The Cameron Executive Network (CEN) is a volunteer network made up of current and retired business executives who are dedicated to enhancing the education and career development of undergraduate Cameron School of Business students through individual mentoring.

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Cybersecurity Student Spotlight: Michael Rosen, Class of 2025

“The cybersecurity concentration program is a delightful experience. It has helped me to form meaningful connections with professors and students. I've gained valuable knowledge in a short time, learning from some of the brightest minds in the field.”

Launch Your Seahawk Journey

UNCW's Cameron School of Business cybersecurity students have gone on to successful careers with leading local and national firms including Raytheon, Honeywell, Northrop Grumman, AWS, PWC, DHG, Defense Storm, nCino, Duke Energy, Novant Health, Live Oak Bank and many more.

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A Degree You Can Count On

Cameron's School of Business Cybersecurity program will give you the skill set you need to enter one of the most in-demand and highly compensated careers in the country.

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