Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
In our interconnected world, the need for web security professionals is at an all-time high. Troy University’s cyber security undergraduate degree will equip you to work within the world of information technology (IT) and provide crucial protection to your future clients and organizations.
Learn from Cyber Security Professionals
As you work your way through TROY’s cyber security degree program, you will learn from faculty who have specialized skill sets and active research in computer networking, operating systems and computer security with more than 20 years of experience in public and private industries. Upon graduation, you’ll possess the professional tools for a career in computer science and the ability to craft organized methods of detection, prevention, countering and recovery methods for your future clientele.
Opportunities await!
Today’s world is data driven. That’s why companies and organizations look for qualified cyber security professionals to be their main lines of defense against cyberattacks. As a recipient of TROY’s bachelor’s degree in cyber security, you will find job opportunities available within computer companies, consulting firms and businesses and financial companies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts are about to experience a surge of career opportunities with the job outlook increasing by 33% through 2030 — a rate that is much faster than average.
Some of the job titles include:
Risk/vulnerability analyst
Penetration tester
Cybersecurity auditor
Cybersecurity engineer
Computer forensic analyst
Web application security engineer
Cybersecurity analyst
Network security engineer
Software security tester
Security analyst
Security architect
Security engineer
Cybersecurity technician/analyst
Security consultant
Security systems administrator
Network security engineer/analyst
Forensic analyst
Digital forensic examiner
Campus Information
Troy Campus
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our office prepares the leaders of tomorrow by providing progressive and timely career services of the highest quality to current and former students. Career Services assists students with choosing their major, exploring career interests, gaining work experience, finding internship opportunities, and providing guidance in their professional job search. Career resources are available to all TROY students, whether on campus, online or a hybrid of both. Please see "Contact Us" to connect with your designated TROY Career office.
Self-assessment is the first step in the career planning process. TROY Career Services offers current students several online tools to help identify their interests, skills, personality, and values and strives to match them with the student's educational and career goals. The results of these assessments aid career staff in discussing students' potential majors and jobs.
Major Exploration Fairs are held once a year and students are encouraged to meet faculty from every TROY major and minor and discuss with them careers related to their program.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission documents required for international admission
Accepted via email by your recruiter.
Completed International Application
Official copy of transcripts or results for education years 10-12 AND diploma. More information below.
Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). More information below.
Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
English proficiency minimums
Note: Troy University main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.
English proficiency* requirements—One of the following tests are accepted:
TOEFL
IELTS
SAT
ACT
iTEP
PTE
Duolingo
Or
IELTS minimum score of 5.5
Or
SAT minimum score of 1050, with no less than 480 on the Reading and Writing score.
Or
ACT English score of a minimum of 20
Or
iTEP minimum score of 3.5.
Or
Pearson Test of English minimum score of 46.
Or
Duolingo minimum score of 48.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
121200 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD