BPS Cybersecurity Administration at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The online Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) in Cybersecurity Administration from Syracuse University prepares students to pursue roles in this rapidly expanding field.

Duration: 123 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Students in the program learn to: Identify and evaluate cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and risks Apply cybersecurity frameworks and risk management practices Understand network security principles and digital infrastructure protection Analyze cyber incidents and develop response strategies Evaluate legal, ethical and policy considerations related to cybersecurity

Career pathways

Students complete a combination of cybersecurity core coursework and undergraduate general education requirements. Core courses focus on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, network security and digital infrastructure protection, while general education courses provide a broad academic foundation across disciplines.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Students may apply for the fall or spring semester. First-year fall applicants may apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants may apply for fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1; Early Decision I November 1; Early Decision II January 5; Regular Decision January 5. Fall transfer applications are due July 1; spring applications (first-year and transfer) are due November 15. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (for example Drama acting and musical theater application and prescreen December 1; architecture portfolio January 5).

First-year students apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application powered by Scoir. SAT/ACT scores are not required for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission, and students who do not submit scores remain eligible for merit scholarships. An application fee waiver can be requested in writing by the school counselor to [email protected].

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