Online BS in Cybersecurity
Gain valuable technical skills to understand and evaluate cybersecurity threats and defenses. Train for a fulfilling career in this exciting area using our 100% online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree.
Why choose Rowan Online's Cybersecurity program?
A flexible online bachelor's in cybersecurity degree program
The online BS in Cybersecurity equips learners with the understanding and ability to analyze important concepts as well as current and future threats to information systems in the world of cybersecurity. This program aims at equipping learners with a broad knowledge base in cybersecurity to help them understand and deal with problems that arise in the area of cybersecurity.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying Cybersecurity at Rowan
Discover everything that shapes your academic path in Rowan's online BS in Cybersecurity. Find core courses, credit requirements, transfer options, and admission requirements.
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program is a full-time or part-time program offered in an online format. It requires the completion of 120 semester hours.
Online cybersecurity key courses
- Linux/Unix Essentials
- Introduction to Computer Networks and Data Communications
- Intro to Cybersecurity - Hackers: Legends, Leaks, and Legacy
- Intro to Computing Technologies: (A+ hardware/software)
- Intro to Programming and Development of Secure Software
- Applied Cybersecurity (Security+)
- Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
- Ethical Hacking Essentials
- Foundations of Computer Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Administration of Cyber Systems
- Cybersecurity, Management, Policy, and Risk
- Digital Incident Handling
- Principles of Network Security
- Cyber Defense
- Cyber Operations
- Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
- Wireless networks, Protocols and Applications
- Transactional Cyber Systems
- Computer Science Research II
- IDS/IPS Administration
- Knowledge Management in IDS/IPS
- ID/IPS for Cloud
- Network Support and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Penetration Testing
- Advanced Topics in Ethical Hacking
- Advanced Digital Forensics Investigation
- Advanced Cybersecurity Practitioner I (CISSP I)
- Advanced Cybersecurity Practitioner I (CISSP II)
- Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a degree. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you. Take a closer look at the unmatched online learning experience provided by Rowan Online.
Transfer Credit Information
Rowan Online makes it easy to build on the work you’ve already completed at a previous institution. Our bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity program requires the completion of 120 credits [30 credits must be at Rowan University] of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
Our advising team is here to help you evaluate your transcript and build a plan to complete your degree as efficiently as possible.
Admission Requirements
To apply to Rowan’s online cybersecurity degree program, start by submitting the materials listed below. Once your documents are received, the Rowan University Office of Admissions will follow up with confirmation or let you know if anything is missing. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- No application fee! The application fee is waived for all Rowan Online undergraduate programs.
- First-Year Students:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- If applicable, official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned)
- Transfer Students:
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned)
- Minimum of 12 earned college-level credit hours
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online programs reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers & Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
From general information sessions to specific admission meetings, these events are a great way to ask questions, meet your future faculty members, explore the program in more depth and see what Rowan Online is all about. We can’t wait to meet you!
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