Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s
100%
Online
Elevate your future without disrupting your daily life.
13
Certification Exams
Pursue up to 13 industry-leading certification exams upon completing the corresponding courses.
32%
Projected Growth
The field of cybersecurity is projected to grow by 32% from 2018-2028. That means more job security, more professional opportunities, and more career advancement – for you.

Make an Impact.

With a degree in cybersecurity, you can play a crucial role in protecting individuals, organizations, and even entire nations from the growing threat of cyber attacks, making a significant impact on the world. Prepare to take on the legal, privacy, and public policy challenges of cybersecurity – online at North Greenville University.

  • Information Systems Security Concentration
  • Management Information Systems Concentration

Why Choose?

A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity will equip you with the practical expertise you need to step confidently in your dream job. Through lab-based courses, you will gain hands-on experience and earn credentials that will enhance your resume. 

  • Earn Certifications: NGU holds official academic partnerships with premier certification organizations like CompTIA and EC-Council, providing enhanced learning opportunities and industry recognition. You can pursue up to 13 industry-leading certification exams, including CompTIA credentials (Security+, CySA+), EC-Council certifications (Certified Ethical Hacker), and ISACA certifications (CISM), immediately upon completing the corresponding courses. 
  • Affordable and Accessible: NGU students receive exclusive discounted pricing on all certification exams through our strategic academic partnerships, making professional credentials both accessible and affordable. Comprehensive certification exam preparation is built directly into every cybersecurity course, dramatically reducing the additional costs typically associated with professional credentialing. You also don’t need an expensive, high-end computer for our cybersecurity program. Since all labs operate in secure cloud environments, no specialized software installation is required on your personal device. 
  • Gain Practical Experience: Through our curriculum, you will gain hands-on learning, eliminating traditional essays and papers. All laboratory work utilizes state-of-the-art cloud-based environments, ensuring you always train with the latest technology while keeping your personal computer completely secure from potential cyber threats. 

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. At NGU, you will learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    This program is intended to equip you to be successful in the field of cybersecurity as well as prepare you for your desired career path through a Christian worldview, whether that’s through a job opportunity or graduate school.

Sample Courses

Cybersecurity Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Programming and Problem-Solving in Engineering Using MATLAB
Cybersecurity Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Research and Communication for the Cyberprofessional
  • Network Fundamentals**
  • Scripting Fundamentals
  • Computer Operating Systems
  • Principles of Project Management**
Cybersecurity Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Linux Fundamentals
  • Ethics for the Cyberprofessional
  • Cybercrime
Cybersecurity Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Internship
  • Senior Project

Have Questions about the Cybersecurity Program?

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Nigel Basta, PhD

Program Director, Cybersecurity
864.977.7267 nigel.basta@ngu.edu
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