Bachelor in Cybersecurity & Global Policy
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
About this program
Bachelor in Cybersecurity & Global Policy
We live in a rapidly changing world where cyber and networked systems have impacted how we engage with and understand each other, world cultures, and geopolitical issues. From global terrorism and securing elections to combating the spread of misinformation and protecting privacy and personal data, understanding the risks and cultural impact of technology policy worldwide is more important than ever.
The BS in Cybersecurity and Global Policy— a joint degree between the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering—provides an in-depth understanding of the technology behind these systems and the implications of social policies around the world.
The program is ranked in the top 25 programs in the country in the most recent rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
Admission requirements
Criteria for the major
- Declare the BS in Cybersecurity and Global Policy as your major (your UD advisor can help you).
- Complete 26 credit hours of coursework toward your degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Satisfy the CASE English Composition requirement
- Complete INFO-I 101 Introduction to Informatics with a minimum of a C
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Scholarship opportunities for globally-minded students
Hamilton Lugar School students have access to a number of school-funded scholarships designed to support everything from tuition to overseas studies.
Program delivery
Gaining policy and technical expertise
Have you ever asked:
- What is the impact of living in a world in which communications are not secure?
- How can we strengthen the boundaries that protect our sensitive information and privacy?
- How do communities and governments respond to technologies that raise doubts about social and political institutions?
- How do we preserve human-to-human interactions and the fabric of society that depends on them?
The Cybersecurity and Global Policy degree program—the first of its kind—seeks to answer these questions and more. Students will graduate with a knowledge of the cultural nexus from which cybersecurity challenges emerge and the technological skills to help address them.
Tuition
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Career paths
1.5 million job openings and counting
The public and private sectors are in daily battles to secure networked systems against malicious attackers. Our graduates will enter the job market ready to make an impact in any area of the world thanks to a strong foundation of global knowledge and regional and linguistic expertise gained in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and technical skills forged in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
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Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is a leading international affairs school, located at Indiana University. As a student, you will prepare to make an impact on the most pressing global issues we face today. The Hamilton...
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