MASTERING NETWORK SECURITY
Cyber Security careers are on the rise, with a projected 33% job growth rate which is four times the national average. Within this program, students will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cyber criminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks.
Degrees
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Major
Why Study Cybersecurity?
Morningside University’s Cybersecurity program prepares students to protect organizations and digital systems through hands-on learning and real-world security tools. Students develop practical cybersecurity skills while working through simulated scenarios that reflect today’s evolving technology landscape.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Hands-on training using industry-relevant tools
- Simulated cyberattack and defense exercises
- Curriculum updated regularly to reflect emerging threats
- Small class sizes and personalized faculty support
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hybrid Course Model
Some courses in this program are taken online & powered by Rize. The core curriculum will be taken on-campus, giving students the best of student life with the flexibility of some online learning.
Internships
You will have the opportunity to participate in an internship or immersive externship where you can receive up to 12 credits for paid professional training and experience in a work environment.
Research/Active Learning
Research is encouraged and celebrated, including at the annual Palmer Student Research Symposium where students present on a wide range of topics. Students also volunteer and take part in a variety of other community activities to practice and promote their disciplines.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Cybersecurity degree prepares you to protect organizations from evolving digital threats while securing critical systems, networks, and data. Graduates develop technical expertise in cybersecurity, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and risk management, preparing them for careers in both the public and private sectors. Potential careers include:
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- IT Security Specialist
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Digital Forensic Investigator
- Risk and Compliance Associate
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity graduates protect organizations across industries where data security and privacy are essential. They work with cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology companies, government agencies, and managed security providers to defend networks, investigate cyber incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. Graduates work in:
- Cybersecurity Firms
- Financial and Banking Institutions
- Healthcare Organizations
- Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
- Technology Companies
- Government Agencies
- Corporate Information Security Departments
Cybersecurity students develop the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to secure modern computing environments. Coursework includes software development, ethical hacking, cyber forensics, and a senior capstone project where students design and complete a significant cybersecurity or software solution, preparing them to identify vulnerabilities, investigate cyber incidents, and defend organizations against emerging threats.
This program is in partnership with Rize Education and is offered with two goals in mind; to ensure that students stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats and to provide students with fundamental IT skills.
LEARN BY DOING
RIZE EDUCATION
Morningside is committed to providing students with a positive return on their investment in education. That’s why we started career-oriented degrees in the highest-demand fields of today’s economy in partnership with Rize Education.
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
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