(21 hours)

A minor in Cybersecurity and Risk Management is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques, and tools needed to protect information systems and assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.

The minor aims to prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including information technology, finance, healthcare, government, and law enforcement, where knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management is increasingly in demand. Graduates may pursue positions such as cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, information security consultant, risk analyst, or compliance officer.

The minor can also be valuable for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields. It can provide a solid foundation for further academic or professional development in this rapidly evolving and important field.

Students minoring in Cybersecurity and Risk Management complete a 15-hour core of five courses, plus 6 hours of elective courses. Up to 18 hours can be double counted with students’ other majors and minors.