Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Engineering with Concentration in Cybersecurity
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
USA,Massachusetts
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 30,673/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 60
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
USA, Massachusetts
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1895
Total Students: 8,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, United States
Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Engineering with Concentration in Cybersecurity
Program Overview
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department offers a bachelor's degree in computer engineering with a concentration in cybersecurity: the application of measures to protect computers and computer systems from unauthorized access and attack.
With the expanding threat of cyber attacks, cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields in computer engineering.
As a concentration within UMassD's computer engineering major, your program of study will explore the foundations of cybersecurity—including hardware, software, and information systems—as well as contemporary issues in software reliability, security risk, internet of things, and smart and connected cities.
Your course work will cover:
- computer forensics: detection and prevention of digital criminal activity; ethical and legal issues in the collection, analysis, and reporting of digital data
- cyber threats and security management: trustworthy systems, security life cycles, social engineering, risk assessment
- design and implementation: real-time embedded resource management systems
- network security: defense of network resources, cryptography, models
As a computer engineering major, you'll be prepared to meet the changing high-technology needs of industry and to continue with graduate studies.
Computer engineers with a background in cybersecurity will find exciting and challenging work in a variety of fields including banking, communications, e-commerce, government, the military, and social media.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 60 Tuition Fee
CAD 30,673 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
CAD 15,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
