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Engineering

BS Cybersecurity Engineering at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Endless Career Opportunities As computer systems and the Internet of Things become an essential part of everyday lives, protecting their security and privacy is a top priority. In our interconnected world, cyberattacks can affect businesses and communities all over the world, and cybersecurity engineers are the ones defending our rapidly changing digital frontier. Cybersecurity engineers design hardened systems, build secure applications and networks, analyze data breaches and identify vulnerabilities in cyberspace, confronting emerging threats and driving technological innovation.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: EGGG101 Introduction to Engineering (FYE); CISC106 General Computer Science for Engineers; CISC210 Introduction to Systems Programming; CPEG202 Introduction to Digital Systems; ENGL110 First-Year Writing; MATH241 Analytic Geometry & Calculus A.

Career pathways

Career options: Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis Engineer, Cryptography Engineer, Hardware Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Information Security Officer, Security Analyst, Security Operations Officer, Mobile Security Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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