BS in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity (CYBR) is an emerging, rapidly expanding science that addresses problems in the fundamental understanding of the design, development, implementation, and life-cycle support of secure information systems. The need for secure information systems has become a paramount concern as the computer-enabled, Internet-connected, digital-based global society of the 21st century emerges. The lack of adequately secure information systems has been cited as one of the likely impediments to the emergence of the digital society. Cybersecurity (CYBR) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major that will prepare students for positions in government, industry, and research as well as provide them with the foundation necessary for success in graduate programs.

Academic Rules

  1. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the degree.
  2. Students may follow the UNO catalog requirements in effect at the time of their first enrollment, provided continuous enrollment is maintained (fall, spring, fall, spring…).
  3. Thirty of the last 36 hours must be University of Nebraska at Omaha courses.
  4. Registering for courses without having taken the stated prerequisites could result in administrative withdrawal.
  5. Courses such as English 1050, 1090, and 1100 and orientation courses in other colleges or divisions may not be counted as part of the minimum 120 credit hours in the degree program. University Seminar 1010 may be applied as an elective if taken in the first 30 hours of the degree program.
  6. No more than four semester hours of physical education may count toward the degree.
  7. No more than a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of approved courses may be taken in any one department outside of the College of IS&T with the exception of foreign languages. A maximum of 16 semester credit hours in any one foreign language may be applied to the degree. More than one foreign language is allowed.
  8. A repeated course may count only once for graduation. (Exceptions are internships, independent studies, physical education activity courses, and special topic courses).
  9. Students must see a College of IS&T advisor regarding the specific requirements for their major. Advising appointments can be scheduled online in MavTrack or by contacting the College of IS&T Academic Advising Office at 402.554.3819.
  10. Students must obtain a grade of "C-" or better in each class for the purpose of meeting general education, Departmental, and College requirements. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required by the College of Information Science and Technology.
  11. Students must complete an online Application for Degree form through Mavlink on or before the deadline during the semester in which they plan to graduate. An Application for Degree fee is payable at the time the application is submitted. Students should visit the UNO Bookstore as soon as possible after submitting the degree application to order a cap and gown and graduation announcements. Deadlines to order graduation items vary depending on the ceremony in which the student plans to participate. Please contact the UNO Bookstore at 402.554.2336 with any questions.

General Education Requirements

See UNO’s general education website for a list of categories and approved courses.

Cybersecurity (BSCY) Major Requirements

  • 9 hours of IS&T Core courses
  • 21 hours of Computer Science Core courses
  • 27 hours of Cybersecurity Core courses
  • 8 hours of Cybersecurity Elective courses
  • 8 hours of Mathematics courses
  • 12 hours of Co-Requisite courses
  • 7 hours of Elective/Prerequisite courses

Cybersecurity Course Requirements for the current catalog can be found in the Cybersecurity Matriculation Form