Cybersecurity is a Bachelor Degree program offered by Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. The program takes 4 years to complete, with a total tuition of $117,873.
Program Overview
Companies, organizations, and government agencies are all in critical need of cybersecurity professionals. The issue is not whether their IT systems will be the focus of digital attacks, but when, where, and how. In Minnesota alone, the need for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow by 24 percent during the next seven years (source).
In your cybersecurity courses, you will develop the skills needed to monitor, harden, defend, and diagnose systems, networks, and programs. Curriculum focuses not just on how to secure systems, but also how to mitigate risk and prioritize IT investment and resources. You’ll also learn how to forensically investigate attacks and intrusions and the methods and techniques of modern cyber warfare.
Hands-on projects, including cyberattack simulations, will give you direct experience applying the techniques you learn.
During your final semester, you will complete an industry-specific capstone project, providing you with an opportunity to build your résumé and portfolio.
The program is seeking National Security Agency accreditation.
The degree also accepts transfer students from Dunwoody’s two-year degree programs in Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Engineering Technology, or Web Programming & Database Development as well as similar computer technology, computer science, and information technology programs offered by other colleges and universities.
View the program fact sheet for the four-year Cybersecurity program.
Admission Requirements and Process
Students applying for admission to Dunwoody College of Technology must provide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center. Admission decisions are based on a careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application. Additional requirements may be required for certain programs.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center.
- College transcriptsIf you have completed college credits and intend to apply for federal financial aid, or want the credits considered for transfer, an official transcript from that institution is…
- Admission reviewAdmission decisions weigh coursework through high school graduation, any previous college-level coursework, grade point average and the application essay.
- Test scores optionalACT, SAT or PSAT scores are considered if available but are not required.
- ImmunizationMinnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires students born after 1956 to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella; accepted students fill out an immunization…
- OrientationOrientation is an enrollment requirement for all new students; admitted students are mailed information on Orientation sessions.
Application Process
- 1Fill out an application for admissionRegister for Dunwoody’s Admissions portal and start your application; you can save your progress and come back to it.
- 2Provide official transcriptsRequest official transcripts from all educational institutions attended (including high school), sent directly to the Dunwoody Admissions Office, or have your GED scores sent.
- 3Personal interviewA personal interview with an Admissions Counselor is recommended to ensure Dunwoody is the right fit for your educational and career goals.
- 4Admissions decisionYour completed file goes to the admissions committee, which meets once a week; students are notified of decisions within four business days.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (Dunwoody school code 004641); a completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships.FAFSA Code for Minneapolis Campus: 004641Complete FAFSA Application
- 6Attend orientationAdmitted students are mailed information on Orientation, an enrollment requirement for all new students, where they receive their class schedule and student ID.
Program Schedule
Length of program. 4 years (8 semesters).
Classes offered. Day on Campus or Evening Online Hybrid.
Available starts. Fall Semester only.
Upcoming start dates. August 30, 2027 (per the 2026-2027 academic calendar).
- August 30th, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program cost (2026-27). Total program tuition is $117,873 (Year 1: $27,665; Year 2: $29,392; Year 3: $29,810; Year 4: $31,006). Required fees (device) total $3,112 and books, supplies, materials and course/program fees total $1,100, for an estimated total program cost of $122,085.
2+2 option. For students entering the final two years (2+2), tuition is $60,816 with $1,556 in required fees and $410 in books and supplies, for a total of $62,782.
Cost of attendance. For the 2025-26 academic year Dunwoody lists average annual costs (which vary by program) of $27,704 tuition, $744 books and supplies and $710 fees, plus living expenses of $3,898 food, $11,766 on-campus or $12,106 off-campus housing, $2,000 transportation and $2,200 miscellaneous.
Financial aid. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans and work study. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Dunwoody’s federal school code is 004641. A completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships, and each year Dunwoody gives out nearly $4 million in scholarship funding.
Minnesota programs. Dunwoody participates in the Minnesota State Grant, Dream Act, Postsecondary Child Care Grant, GI Bill Scholarship, Indian Scholarship, Fostering Independence Grant, State Work-Study and SELF Loan programs.
Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Dunwoody as a Benefits Eligible College, and Dunwoody is a Yellow Ribbon School. Dunwoody waives the application fee and enrollment fees for veterans and military students.
Payment plans. Dunwoody offers a payment plan option for students to divide the balance owed each semester into smaller payments; students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Curriculum
The Cybersecurity (CYBR), Bachelor of Science requires 120 credits. By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Implement system and network discovery and monitoring solutions in enterprise environments.
- Apply ethical principles and best practices in cybersecurity operations and decision-making.
- Develop and implement comprehensive data protection strategies for data both at rest and in transit.
- Design, implement, secure, and troubleshoot various network architectures in enterprise settings.
- Analyze operational technology (OT) devices, assessing their value and potential risks to the enterprise.
- Apply secure coding practices to prevent application-level vulnerabilities in software development.
- Utilize advance cybersecurity principles to protect enterprise systems, networks, and data from evolving threats.
- Evaluate the unique vulnerabilities of operational technologies and develop defense strategies tailored to OT environments.
- Operate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for real-time analysis of security alerts and incident response.
- Assess and implement Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) measures in accordance with relevant laws and industry standards.
- Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing to evaluate and improve organizational security postures.
- Develop comprehensive business continuity and disaster recover (BC/DR) plans to ensure operational resilience against cyber incidents.
Class topics include:
- Systems Security and Software Security
- Scripting for Cyber Professionals
- Forensics for Networks and Operating Systems
- Cyber Warfare
- Business for Cybersecurity
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
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Career Outcomes
Common job titles. Possible job titles upon graduation include:
- Data Security Administrator
- Information Security Officer
- Information Systems Security Analyst
- Information Technology Specialist
- Network Security Analyst
2024-25 graduate outcomes. Of 8 Cybersecurity graduates in 2024-25, the in-field employment rate was 88% and the career outcomes rate was 100% (Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report 2024-2025; employment recorded up to six months after graduation).
Average salary. $73K (Computer Technology, B.S.; 2023-24 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report, as shown on the program page).
What to expect as a Dunwoody College of Technology student
Student organizations. Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:
- Open Source Group
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
- SkillsUSA
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Dunwoody College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Minneapolis Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 9 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.4% rather than 100%.
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