Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University

1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Cybersecurity is a national security issue and an economic concern for the U.S. Southeast is the only university in Missouri and one of fewer than 50 in the country to offer a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree. This new, dynamic major prepares students to be leaders in the protection of information systems.

What You'll Do

  • Protect an organization's vital information and assets.
  • Implement cybersecurity best practices and risk management.
  • Understand and develop software to minimize vulnerabilities.
  • Integrate stable network monitoring and present real-time security solutions.
  • Analyze persistent threats and arrange counter measures.
  • Conduct risk and liability assessments of information systems.
  • Examine cybercrimes and support recovery of operations.
  • Create, revise and communicate organizational cybersecurity strategies.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

June 25, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$12000 USD

Cost of Living

$60 USD

Application fee

$16395 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fees: $1,387 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $365 per year
Enrollment Fee (International Students): $200 (one time)