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title: "Cybersecurity B.S."
url: "/academics/programs/cybersecurity"
type: program
date: 2026-08-21
updated: 2026-08-25
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# Cybersecurity B.S.
# Cybersecurity B.S.
**Defend the systems that power an AI-driven world.**
Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, and it is transforming the threat landscape just as fast. As organizations race to adopt AI, the demand for professionals who can secure data, networks, and intelligent systems has never been greater. Manhattan University's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity gives you a rigorous foundation in computer science, mathematics, and hands-on security practice, preparing you to protect information systems against current and emerging attacks and to lead in a field now at the forefront of technology.
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Credit Hours128
Time to Complete4 Years
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This program is part of [Computer Science](/academics/kakos/departments/computer-science)
What Set's Us Apart The Manhattan University Difference
## What Sets Us Apart
The Cybersecurity major at Manhattan University pairs a rigorous computer science core with hands-on security practice, from cryptography built up from its mathematical foundations to live exercises in our dedicated security lab. As artificial intelligence reshapes both defense tools and the nature of the threat, our curriculum evolves with the field, with electives spanning AI, blockchain, and emerging security topics. Grounded in ethics, privacy, and cyberlaw, the program prepares graduates who can protect the systems society relies on and lead responsibly in an AI-driven world.
$124,910 Median Salary
Information security analysts earn a median salary of $124,910, with 29% projected job growth through 2034, much faster than average, and roughly 16,000 openings each year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Security for the Age of AI
AI gives attackers and defenders powerful new tools. Coursework and electives in AI, machine learning, and emerging security topics prepare you for the threats that come next, not just the ones we know today.
Built From the Foundations Up
You won't just use security tools, you'll understand them. Learn how cryptographic protocols work by building them from their mathematical foundations, then apply that knowledge to analyze real systems.
Learn to Think Like an Attacker
In the dedicated Cybersecurity Lab, you'll explore how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in web applications and networks, and how to defend against those threats in practical, hands-on scenarios.
Ethics, Privacy, and Cyberlaw
A required course in Cybersecurity Policy, Privacy, and Ethics grounds your technical skills in the legal, ethical, and societal questions that define the field, in keeping with our Lasallian mission.
Small Classes, Close Mentorship
Learn directly from faculty in small classes, with personalized instruction and guidance from your first programming course through your senior capstone.
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The Manhattan Advantage
## Why Cybersecurity at Manhattan University?
Cybersecurity at Manhattan University is built on the conviction that the best security professionals understand systems from the ground up. You'll begin with core programming and a strong mathematical foundation, then apply them to real problems in cryptography, web security, network security, blockchain, and cyberlaw. The curriculum deliberately combines theory and practice: you'll learn how cryptographic protocols work by building them from their mathematical foundations, then use that knowledge to analyze and defend real systems in the security lab.
You'll also learn to see security the way the field demands, as more than a technical problem. Coursework in digital privacy, policy, and cyberlaw examines how technical decisions affect individuals, businesses, and society, a perspective that matters more than ever as organizations weigh the promise and the risks of artificial intelligence. Through team projects and hands-on lab assignments, you'll work the way professionals do: collaboratively, under realistic conditions, and communicating clearly.
Everything comes together in a one-semester senior capstone. Working in a small team, you'll design, build, and evaluate a complete cybersecurity solution for a real-world problem or client scenario, practicing the project planning, documentation, and client-facing communication that employers expect from cybersecurity professionals. Graduates leave ready for careers in secure software development, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, and security engineering, or for graduate study and industry certifications.
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Curriculum & Courses
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## Why Study in New York City
New York City is one of the world's most demanding cybersecurity markets, home to organizations across finance, health care, technology, media, and government that defend some of the most targeted systems anywhere, and that need security talent even more urgently as they race to adopt AI. Studying minutes from this ecosystem means access that few programs can match: internships with NYC employers, capstone projects grounded in real industry problems, and faculty networks that reach across the city's security and technology sectors. Manhattan University students graduate with the technical skills, professional connections, and practical experience needed to compete where the stakes are highest.
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## Cybersecurity: From Code to Defense
A cybersecurity education at Manhattan University builds mastery across the full arc of the field, from the mathematical foundations of cryptography to the front-line work of detecting and answering attacks. Every course strengthens one of six core competencies, developed through hands-on labs, team projects, and realistic scenarios rather than lecture alone. Together they produce graduates who can secure systems end to end, and keep securing them as artificial intelligence redraws the threat landscape.
Cryptography
Understand the mathematics that keeps data secret. Build encryption, authentication, and key exchange protocols from first principles, then apply them to secure the digital communications, transactions, and identities that modern systems depend on.
Network & Systems Security
Learn how data moves and where it's exposed. Configure, analyze, and harden networks, operating systems, and infrastructure against intrusion, building the defensive depth that keeps organizations up and running even when attackers come knocking.
Threat Detection & Defense
Practice both sides of security in realistic scenarios. Identify threats, probe systems for weaknesses the way attackers do, and respond to incidents with the tools and methodologies used every day by professional security teams.
Secure Software Development
Write code that stands up to attack. Apply secure design principles, engineering practices, and testing strategies across the software lifecycle to build applications that protect users and data by design, rather than as an afterthought.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
When breaches happen, someone has to answer what, how, and who. Learn to investigate compromised systems, preserve and analyze digital evidence, and help organizations recover, adapt, and come back stronger after an attack.
AI and Emerging Threats
Study security where it's headed, not just where it's been. Explore how AI, machine learning, and blockchain change both attack and defense, and evaluate intelligent systems for the new vulnerabilities they themselves introduce.
Explore Faculty ## **Learn From Researchers Shaping the Field**
Cybersecurity students learn from the Department of Computer Science faculty, active researchers in cryptography, neural networks and machine learning, cloud computing, and AI applications in cybersecurity. They teach every course in small classes, mentor students through research and applied projects, and guide senior teams through the capstone from first proposal to final client presentation.
[Meet the Computer Science Faculty](/academics/kakos/departments/computer-science/faculty "Faculty | Department of Computer Science")
Careers & Outcomes
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About
## The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of Manhattan University's three schools, offering 33 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and six combined degrees across the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. Grounded in the University's Lasallian Catholic mission and located near the heart of New York City, the School pairs rigorous academics with small classes, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experience throughout the five boroughs and beyond. That foundation delivers: Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026), a measure of how strongly a degree here translates into graduates' career earnings.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid ## Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our **Jasper Guarantee**, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.
More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.
- **Tuition & Fees:** View current undergraduate rates
- **Financial Aid:** 90%+ of students receive aid
- **Scholarships:** Multiple merit- and need-based opportunities
- **Jasper Guarantee:** Your tuition rate is locked for all four years
A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
[Learn More About Costs and Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/)
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A Smarter Investment in Your Future
## Jasper Guarantee
At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.
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Admission Information ## Admissions Information for Manhattan University
**Start Your Journey in Cybersecurity**
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward your degree.
**Requirements:**
- Application & transcript
- SAT/ACT optional
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
**Deadlines:**
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
[Admission and Application Process](/admissions/financial-aid/)
### International Students:
Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.
[Learn More about International Financial Aid](/admissions/international/financial-aid/)
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## Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.
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## Related Programs
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[Data Science B.S.](/academics/programs/data-science)
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[Artificial Intelligence Minor](/academics/programs/ai-minor)