Cyber Security BS / Cyber Security MS

Career and Academic Opportunities:

The program will allow the initiation of work towards the MS-CYBR degree program while completing the work needed for an undergraduate degree. This will open up the opportunity for entry and advanced level careers in the cybersecurity area.

Examples of career paths include security analyst, incident responder, security manager, security architect, penetration tester, or forensic expert. --- From https://www.cybersecurityeducation.org/careers/

Sample Academic Plan

Suggested Timeline

Once students meet, or are close to meeting, the credit hour requirements listed below, they should speak with their Academic Advisor about applying to the Double Owl Pathway.

Junior Year (students have completed at least 60 credit hours): Apply to the Double Owl pathway here.

Senior Year (students have completed at least 90 credit hours): Apply to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Program (see below)

Apply Here

Admission to Double Owl Requirements:
- GPA: 3.25 or above in KSU undergraduate coursework
- Minimum 60 hours completed toward Bachelors degree
- 30 hours completed in residence at KSU
Double Counted Courses:
NOTE: CYBR 7300 is a prerequisite for CYBR 7350.
- CYBR 7300 or CYBER 7900 to count for CYBR 3300
- CYBR 7350 or CYBER 7900 to count for CYBR 4330
- CYBR 7200 or CYBER 7900 to count for CYBR Elective
Additional Requirements:
- CYBR 3100 is a pre-requisite course.
Admission to Graduate Program Requirements:

For current admission requirements please click here.
Undergraduate Contact Info:
- Undergraduate Degree
  - Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Department / College
  - Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development
- Advising Contact
  - Kelley Price, Advisor
  - kgermain@kennesaw.edu
  - 470-578-3592
  - House 3203, Room 203
Graduate Contact Info:
- Graduate Degree
  - Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Department / College
  - Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development
- Advising Contact
  - Gina Gavin
  - ggavin@kennesaw.edu
  - 470-578-7866
  - 3203 Campus Loop Road, Room 203
Application Process:

Complete the online application here to apply.

The undergraduate and graduate programs will review your academic record.

You will receive an email to your KSU student email account with the decision.