Utica College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes networks, systems, programming, security fundamentals, cloud and legal aspects of cyber work. A sample four-year sequence includes core and related courses such as:

• CYB 101 - Introduction into Cybersecurity
• CYB 107 – Computer Hardware and Peripherals
• CYB 125 – Programming for Cybersecurity
• PHI 107 – Ethics
• CYB 205 - Software Foundations for Cybersecurity
• CYB 233 – Information Security
• CYB 237 – Network Security
• MAT 112 – Statistics
• CYB 331 – Cloud Security
• BUS 123 – Data Application for Business
• CYB 348 – Information Assurance Risk and Compliance
• CYB 362 – Information System Threats, Attacks, and Defense
• FCM 335 – Cybercrime Law and Investigations
• POL 341 – Jurisprudence of Criminal Law
• CYB 470 - Internship
• CYB 475 - Senior Project

Students choose one of three specializations:

• Cyber Operations — coursework on networks, defensive and offensive tactics, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, programming, incident response, risk decision-making and legal/regulatory analysis.
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response — courses focused on collecting and preparing digital evidence, forensic tools and techniques, and analysis of network-related incidents such as ransomware and cyber espionage.
• Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation — study of tracing criminal financial activity and investigating offenses including wire fraud, identity theft, denial-of-service attacks, economic espionage, hacking, child pornography, money laundering and digital currency fraud.

Entry requirements

The publicly available program text does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should contact Utica University Admissions for current undergraduate entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates have entered roles across corporate and industrial cybersecurity, cybersecurity start-ups, consulting firms, government intelligence services and homeland security. The program highlights alumni employment in corporate security, law enforcement, and government intelligence as typical career destinations.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should explore Utica University’s general financial aid, scholarships and admissions office resources to identify funding opportunities, and inquire about work-study, internship support and program-specific awards.