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Every minute, $2.9 million is lost to cybercrime. Therefore, organizations in the 21st century need cybersecurity professionals to help them fight against malicious activities.<br><br>UM-Flint\u2019s BS in Cybersecurity degree empowers you to defend individuals\u2019 and organizations\u2019 data security with robust technical skills. During the program of study, you also grow your communication and leadership capabilities through real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Earn Your BS in Cybersecurity Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Flexible Online &amp; In-Person Hybrid Courses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint makes it convenient for you to earn your cybersecurity bachelor\u2019s degree with a mix of in-person and online courses. This flexible learning format enables you to enjoy face-to-face discussions with classmates and professors while also offering remote learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color\">UM-Flint is committed to providing an unparalleled experience for both online and in-person learners. For example, some cybersecurity courses are taught in networked, flexible classrooms, where professors can teach in-person and online students simultaneously. As a result, whether you are learning online or in person, you can have an engaging classroom experience.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2024\/04\/Flex-Learning-Options.png\" alt=\"Flexible Learning Options\" class=\"wp-image-2566\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Real-World Experience in Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the real-world experiences embedded in the BS in Cybersecurity program, you can be fully ready to make a difference right after graduation. During a two-semester practicum experience, you select and research a real industry problem\u2014and resolve it with viable solutions! You can also earn experience and college credits at the same time with a dedicated internship course.<br><br>As part of the College of Innovation &amp; Technology, UM-Flint\u2019s cybersecurity curriculum is built with input by a panel of industry experts. With a wealth of experience in the field, the faculty works to ensure that the information shared in the classroom is relevant to real-world needs. In addition to learning with confidence, networking opportunities are available through CIT\u2019s industry partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Supportive CIT Faculty<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UM-Flint CIT\u2019s faculty is dedicated to helping you achieve your academic and career goals. With their passion for fostering tomorrow\u2019s cybersecurity professionals, they support you in every possible way to overcome challenges you may have during your program of study. To enhance your learning experience, the faculty also offers mentorship opportunities and career guidance.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Cybersecurity Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The curriculum of the BS in Cybersecurity program puts an emphasis on building your relevant experience through project-based learning, competency-based assessments, and other innovative approaches to teaching and learning. While focusing on developing expertise in cybersecurity, computing, and programming, the program coursework simultaneously grounds you in the important aspects of a traditional liberal arts education such as analytical reasoning, effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, cultural awareness, and self-directed learning.<\/mark><br><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The UM-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program encompasses 30 credits of general education, 12 credits of prerequisite courses introducing fundamental knowledge, and 78 credits of required courses delving into the tools and advanced frameworks of computing and security. To graduate, a minimum of 120 credits is required.<\/mark><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-3 mb-md0 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-info-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=36&amp;poid=15275&amp;returnto=4572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity Program Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Cybersecurity Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Cybersecurity has become one of the world\u2019s largest industries, expected to grow to $345 billion by 2026. At the same time, employers report a severe shortage of qualified professionals, making a cybersecurity major one of the best options for students seeking a successful and rewarding career after graduation.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/information-security-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> estimates the employment of Information Security Analysts will grow 33% through 2030, and Michigan\u2019s current supply of competent workers does not meet the demand.<br><br>UM-Flint\u2019s BS in Cybersecurity program provides the enriched perspectives necessary in today&#8217;s and tomorrow&#8217;s culturally driven global marketplace. As a cybersecurity major, you actively engage with advisors and faculty mentors, receiving strong career guidance and preparation while maintaining rigorous and relevant academic progress.<br><br>Upon graduation, you have a solid foundation for employment opportunities, as there is a significant workforce gap, with demand far outpacing the supply of graduates for the foreseeable future.<br><br>Common cybersecurity job titles include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application Security Engineer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blockchain Developer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Information Security Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Security Architect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cryptographer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Security Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Security Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerability Analyst \/ Penetration Tester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2022\/04\/05\/careers-with-a-cybersecurity-degree-university-of-michigan-flint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what you can do with a cybersecurity degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/information-security-analysts.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"33% projected security analysts employment growth through 2030 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2021\/11\/Cybersercurity.Stat_-1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint\u2019s first-year students typically have a high school GPA of at least 2.7. You will need to submit the following materials to apply to UM-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed online or paper application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all previous schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Review UM-Flint\u2019s complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/first-year-students\/first-year-admission-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undergraduate admission requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising for Cybersecurity Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, our cybersecurity students have so many options and opportunities that staying on top of everything can be hard. That\u2019s where our academic advisors can help. They can ensure you\u2019re fulfilling program requirements, help you choose classes, point you toward opportunities you might have missed, and generally keep you on track for success.<br><br>The dedicated cybersecurity advisor is <strong>Ashley Bennett<\/strong>. You can contact her at <a href=\"mailto:amarieb@umich.edu\">amarieb@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/AshleyBennett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Apply to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your next step and submit your application today to start your pursuit of a rewarding career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-danger-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-4 mt-4\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-695\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-3 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-decc16d7ca8435fba09b6cf5f08fc047\" style=\"font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.052), 35px);\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><strong>UM-FLINT NOW<\/strong><\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">|   News &amp; Happenings<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-news-carousel wp-news-carousel um-flint--news-carousel slick-slider-container\" data-site=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\" data-tag=\"1969\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cybersecurity bachelor&#8217;s degree at UM-Flint prepares you to enter the fast-growing industry with hands-on experience and crucial technical skills. 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