Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at DePaul University

DePaul University offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity through its School of Computing. This program lasts for four years and prepares students for a career in cybersecurity. The total tuition fee for this course is USD 43,665. To apply for this program, students need to show their English language skills. Accepted tests for English proficiency include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

In the Cybersecurity program, students will learn the basics of information security, how to design and set up security systems, computer forensics, risk assessment, and how security needs affect business operations.

Students will gain hands-on experience by using DePaul's information assurance and security lab. This lab includes different types of firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), systems for detecting and stopping intrusions, routers, switches, and systems for monitoring events.

This degree program prepares students for the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity, with career opportunities in various settings such as businesses, government agencies, and consulting firms.

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Analyze the security measures in a setting and find ways to improve them for a complete defense-in-depth approach.
• Design a company’s infrastructure that applies the defense-in-depth strategy.
• Create security policies for a business environment.
• Understand how legal and regulatory requirements affect a business environment.
• Assess threats, attack methods, and weaknesses in a business environment through risk assessments.

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned. Applicants must have completed high school. It is strongly recommended to have: four years of English, three years of mathematics (at least Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II), three years of science (two must be lab science), two years of social science, and two years of a language other than English.

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TOEFL

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned, but no section should be lower than 17.

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Application Process for DePaul University

Step One: Gather Additional Documents

• Official Transcripts and Secondary School Exams: If your official transcripts or secondary school exam results are in a language other than English, you must provide word-for-word English translations for all pages.
• Proof of English Proficiency: Students applying to the BA Animation program need to submit proof of their English skills.
• Creative Statement and Portfolio: Applicants must submit a creative statement and a portfolio. The creative statement is not an academic essay. It should be personal but well-written, checked for spelling and grammar. It should be one to one and a half pages long and answer the following questions: What are your creative inspirations? Why do you want to study animation? Why are you applying to DePaul University? The portfolio can include one or more of the following: scanned images, photos, videos, and/or stories.

Step Two: Start Your Online Application

Visit the DePaul University website to begin your application.

Step Three: Know the Application Deadline

The deadline for Fall admissions (September) is February 1st.

*Please note that these dates are tentative and based on previous years. For the exact deadline, it is best to consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"