Mercyhurst University

What you'll study

Core courses cover Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Cryptography and Network Security, Systems and Applications Security, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Web Security, Cyber Risk Management, and Cyber Law and Policy.

Students also earn industry-recognised certifications such as SSCP, CISSP, CCSP, Security+, Network+, PenTest+, and CEH, and Cyber Risk Management coursework provides waivers toward the CPCU designation.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, submit a completed free online application, and undergo a holistic review by the program director.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue roles including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, threat hunters, ethical hackers, and forensic analysts. The field is projected to grow 31% through 2029.

Scholarships & funding angle

Mercyhurst offers alumni special tuition rates and partners with EC-Council Academia for discounted certification resources, helping students reduce costs and enhance employability.