The Geneva College Computer Science/Cybersecurity 3+1 program is a BS/MS option that is a blend of undergraduate and graduate work in the exciting and growing fields of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. In just four years, students in the program complete both the undergraduate degree in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity and a Master’s of Science degree in Cybersecurity.

Computer Science/Cybersecurity majors develop a strong background and expertise in theoretical knowledge and practical skills in protecting computers, networks, databases and information systems from black hat intrusions and hacking attempts. Students learn forensic methods used to interrogate devices and recover data for disaster recovery and investigative purposes. Geneva’s Cybersecurity program equips students with both technical and managerial competencies in computer science and information systems areas. Uniquely, Cybersecurity at Geneva is taught from a Christ-centered perspective grounded in the truth of the Holy Bible from which students learn to know God and understand His sovereignty over all areas of life, including computing and systems operation and defense.

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Career Possibilities with a Cybersecurity Degree

The prospects for graduates with a cybersecurity degree are very good. A shortage of trained cybersecurity experts is recognized as a threat to individuals, corporations and national security. There will be 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings by 2021, according to the annual jobs report form Cybersecurity Ventures. The CEO at Symantec, Michael Brown says demand for cyber security professionals will rise to six million globally by 2019. Worldwide spending on cyber defense will exceed $1 trillion between 2017 and 2021, reports Cybersecurity Online. In such a young and growing field, an undergraduate degree is very good, and a graduate degree is great as the need for managerial expertise is vital.

Why Geneva for a Cybersecurity Degree?

Geneva is a Christian college offering the Computer Science/Cybersecurity 3+1 BS/MS degrees in just four years. This program is a significant savings over completion of both a four-year bachelor of science in Computer Science degree and a master of science Cybersecurity degree. By the third year of the program, undergraduate students will be able to be enrolled in graduate-level courses that count toward both the undergraduate degree and the M.S. in Cybersecurity degree.

Geneva’s 3+1 is a hybrid Computer Science/Cybersecurity degree program with both on-ground and online courses. Learning truths from the Bible in a Christ-centered academic community establishes a clear standard for ethics in the cybersecurity industry. This ethic can be applied not only professionally but also personally to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor in the workplace, family, community and church. The Geneva Computer Science/Cybersecurity program also trains students in important communication skills for professional performance and introduces the liberal arts, which are part of a comprehensive education.

The program introduces students to vital topics in courses like:

• Principles of Cybersecurity
• Wireless, Mobile and Internet of Things
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
• Cyberlaw and Cyberethics
• Faithful Hacking
• Digital Forensics
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows and Virtualization

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