Cybersecurity is among the major issues facing companies and organizations today. If you have an interest in developing software that could help prevent cyberattacks and systems to detect network breaches, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science-Cybersecurity Engineering program from CTU could be for you. You can study new models, methods, technologies, and tools in computer science and software engineering. And you can explore how to analyze processes and techniques to construct software solutions to cost-effectively implement cyber-defense strategies. This degree program includes hands-on programming and real-world situations taught by industry professionals—all designed to help you prepare for the exciting field of cybersecurity.

• Program Credits: 183
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) with a concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering is a 183-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 51 general education credits, 88 credit hours in the computer science core, and 44 credit hours in the cybersecurity engineering concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career centered on building computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. Students will explore a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques and skills to effectively design and develop the computer software according to domain-specific requirements.

The curriculum of BSCS offers broad and detailed knowledge on how a computer’s software works, and how to design and develop different levels and types of computer software. This is different from the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program which is focused on how to design and develop computer hardware. It is also different from the curriculum of the Information Technology program, which is focused on how to apply both computer hardware and software to design, develop and support high level end-user-oriented business systems, services or applications.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy. For the 11th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have recognized Colorado Technical University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program with a concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering was validated thereby to map to the DHS/NSA cybersecurity knowledge units.

Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

Learning Outcomes

BSCS Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Cybersecurity Engineering

• Understand knowledge of new models, methods, technologies, tools, and the context-specific best practice and hands-on skills relevant to cybersecurity engineering as they emerge.
• Apply appropriate cybersecurity engineering-related theories, models, processes, techniques and tools to construct software solutions to cost-effectively detect, mitigate, prevent and remove various types of security vulnerability and attacks, and adequately and safely defend the computer resources’ normal operability.