Launch Your Career in Cyber Defense

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Study on Campus, 100% Online or in the Evenings

The cybersecurity industry is projected to experience a 10% increase in employment by 2032. Meet this growing demand by earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Missouri—St. Louis (UMSL). We offer unmatched flexibility so you can advance your education on your terms, preparing you to confidently enter the industry with the skills and experiences employers seek.

Partner with UMSL for Employer Education

Collaborate with UMSL in an Employer Education Partnership and design educational programs that meet organizational needs. Partnerships offer:

  • Customized training solutions.
  • Co-branded programs that enhance your company’s visibility and reputation.
  • 100% tuition coverage for employees who enroll part-time and receive $5,250+ in annual tuition assistance.

Amplify Your Impact Through Workforce Development

You and your team benefit from our collaborative, future-focused approach to workforce training programs, featuring:

  • A tuition-funded model, removing financial barriers to career advancement.
  • Growth opportunities that move your employees into higher-value roles.
  • A range of learning programs, dedicated success coaches and tools to explore career paths.
  • A Skills Lab offering course content in a series of one- or two-day classes, accelerating your team's skill acquisition.

Why Choose UMSL?

  • We’re designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Cybersecurity Programs at UMSL

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Education Tailored to You

Pursue a BS in Information Systems and Technology or a BS in Cybersecurity with an emphasis in:

  • We offer an accelerated degree option that allows you to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Cybersecurity in a reduced timeframe

No. 7 Cost-Effective Cybersecurity School
in the U.S.

$103,800 
industry median 
annual salary, BLS

What Will You Learn?

Our curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive, ensuring you graduate with an understanding of the industry’s leading technologies and best practices.

Courses include:

Introduction to Computing


Programming and Data Structures


Computer Organization and Architecture

File Systems, Operations and Tools


Introduction to Information Security


Introduction to Cyber Threats and Defense

Secure Software Development


Information Security Risk Management and Business Continuity

Have an interest in business? We’ve got an option for you, too: the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems and Technology.

• Computer Science

Information Systems and 
  Technology