Computer Science and Cyber Security (BA/MS or BS/MS)

Why Computer Science and Cyber Security?

With the frequency of hacking and cyber security threats growing, specialists in the field of cyber security are in high demand.

Having the skills necessary to prevent attacks and protect people's data and privacy will open doors to a lucrative and rewarding career.

Why Study Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber Security at Iona?

Our program will provide you with both the theoretical knowledge and the hands-on experience required in today’s Cyber Security workforce. Plus, you will save a year of tuition and move into your career in just five years with this dual degree.

You will work closely with full-time faculty who are active researchers in the field. You will benefit from individualized attention, research opportunities and lasting connections you won’t find in larger schools. Opportunities to present your research as national conferences will provide valuable connections to leaders in the industry.

Our location in the New York metropolitan area, a hub of technology, will provide you with unmatched access to a wide variety of internship opportunities at big-name companies.

What You'll Learn

You will take classes in software security, cryptography, network security, as well as in operating systems, computer organization, and data structures, giving you a depth of knowledge in both computer science and cyber security.

You will gain a wide range of skills, which will allow you to analyze computing problems and security issues and implement solutions using appropriate programming language and security tools.

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