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In our increasingly technology reliant world, cyber threats are a major concern. With so much sensitive data going online, advanced cybersecurity measures must be created to protect sensitive data. And those measures must be monitored to ensure their efficacy.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from the OU Polytechnical Institute on the OU-Tulsa campus was created specifically to help meet industry needs by providing students in Northeast Oklahoma a world-class education to excel in these critical roles. With almost 4,000 unfilled industry jobs in Oklahoma, the cybersecurity program is tailor-made for the urgent workforce needs by using input and support from local foundations and private sector partners.
Cybersecurity students typically have interests in:
Problem solving
Planning and project management
Cybersecurity
Programming
Software
Databases
High school students interested in pursuing a Cybersecurity degree at OU-Tulsa can begin their academic journey by spending their first two years at OU-Norman, majoring in Software Development and Integration (SDI), an OUPI program. After completing their initial coursework at OU-Norman, students seamlessly transition to the Cybersecurity program at the OU-Tulsa campus, where they will continue their studies.
The first two years of SDI align perfectly with the requirements for Cybersecurity majors at OU-Tulsa, ensuring a smooth progression. This alignment means that all SDI courses taken at OU-Norman during the first two years fulfill the foundational requirements for the Cybersecurity program. It’s an ideal path for students planning to specialize in Cybersecurity.
It’s important to note that the Cybersecurity program is exclusively available at the OU-Tulsa campus, making this structured pathway a unique opportunity for prospective students.
The OUPI Cybersecurity degree will help students explore the world of cybersecurity: like best defensive measures, vulnerabilities, and the intersection of human behavior and technology. Students will be able to analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing to identify solutions.
Cybersecurity majors graduate with a Bachelor of Science.
Operation Systems Fundamentals
Hardware Security
Cyberforensic Fundamentals
Network Security
Cryptography Fundamentals
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Intro to Cloud Computing and Security
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Forensic Analyst
Security Consultant
Security Architect
Cryptographer
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Email: OUPIadmissions@ou.edu
Website: ou.edu/polytechnic
