What you will study
The University of Central Missouri’s Cybersecurity minor offers hands-on training
in all the core aspects of cybersecurity, from system administration to secure software
development. While not as rigorous as the bachelor’s degree programs we offer, the
Cybersecurity minor provides a solid foundation in the field through courses such
as:
- Software Security
- Ethical Hacking (Penetration Testing)
- Secure System Management and Administration
In our ABET-certified program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from leading experts
in cybersecurity and use cutting-edge technology at some of the most reputable tech
firms in the Kansas City area.
Excellence in Cybersecurity
- One of a select few: receive accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Our program
was among the first two programs in Missouri to earn this accreditation.
- #1: Most Focused Colleges for Computer Science in Missour (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 3.5%: Most Focused Colleges for Computer Science (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 55: Most Affordable Cybersecurity Schools and Colleges in the U.S. (Cyber Degrees EDU,
2021)
- Ranked: Best Computer Science Degrees (Learn.org, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in the Cybersecurity minor
As a Cybersecurity student at UCM, you’ll get a taste of working in the real world
with the latest cybersecurity tools and techniques. Opportunities to learn outside
the classroom and gain hands-on experience include:
- Internships: Our faculty maintain extensive connections with tech companies and organizations throughout
Kansas City, Missouri and the United States that hire student interns. Past undergraduate
students in the Cybersecurity Minor program have interned with Cerner, Federal Reserve
Bank, Commerce Bank, FishTech, SAIC, Garmin, Hallmark and more. Practical, hands-on
experience can help you stand out in the job market and prepare to succeed — in your
first job and throughout your career.
- Networking: At UCM, we offer a wide variety of networking opportunities, from student organizations
such as CyberMules to alumni and guest panel sessions. You can also take tours of
cybersecurity companies based in Kansas City, just 45 minutes away from the Warrensburg
campus.
What can you do with a minor in Cybersecurity from UCM?
Adding a Cybersecurity minor to your UCM major can provide you with the system/cloud
administration or coding and programming skills you need to contribute to information
security efforts in the workplace and stand out in the job market. UCM graduates from
the Cybersecurity program typically go on to work as cybersecurity analysts, network
administrators, software engineers or programmers.
Explore jobs in cybersecurity
Use the interactive tool below to explore all the possible career pathways that a
Cybersecurity minor can open for you. Gain insights into job outlooks, potential salaries
and more.
Financial assistance options for your Cybersecurity minor
The University of Central Missouri provides more than $21 million in institutional
aid to our students each year, and our tuition remains consistently more affordable
than that of the average public college. We offer a variety of other resources to
help you finance your college education.
In addition to general financial aid and award opportunities available through the
university, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships for students in UCM’s Cybersecurity
program, including:
- ACM Scholarship
- Griffith Scholarship
- Harmon Scholarship
- Cooper Scholarship
- Chelsoft Scholarship
- Cybersecurity achievement awards
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships by visiting the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Our Faculty
Cutting-edge cybersecurity experts
Come study at an institution the U.S. government trusts and sponsors to keep national
interests secure. Our professors are among the nation’s leading experts in cybersecurity,
with many maintaining SANS GIAC certifications in various specialties within the cybersecurity
field.
Campus Facilities for Cybersecurity
NDG NetLab
The NDG NetLab system provides exciting opportunities to learn about computer forensics
and ethical hacking in a cyber-safe environment. As a Cybersecurity student, you’ll
have 24/7 access to the state-of-the-art system to practice your hacking and investigation
skills on your own or with classmates.
leftright
