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Why Study聽Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Hofstra鈥檚 Computer Science and Cybersecurity program prepares you to defend systems, safeguard privacy, and outthink cyber threats in an increasingly connected world. With coursework aligned to NSA and CAE-CD standards, you鈥檒l graduate fluent in both the theory and practice of digital defense, ready to design secure systems, analyze malware, and respond to cyberattacks.
Through internships and Hofstra鈥檚 Co-op Program, you鈥檒l gain paid, hands-on experience before graduation. And with New York City鈥檚 thriving tech and finance sectors nearby, you鈥檒l be positioned to launch a career in one of the fastest-growing, highest-impact fields of the century.
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Hands-On Learning
Adapting what you鈥檝e learned to solve real problems in the field takes experience and flexibility. As a Hofstra Cybersecurity student, you鈥檒l have access to Hofstra鈥檚 state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center, which is equipped with cutting-edge technology and simulation software to create hyperrealistic cyberattack scenarios. It is one of the only academic facilities in the New York metropolitan area with a cyber range, which is an immersive, virtual experience that replicates the high-pressure environment of an attack and allows 糖心传媒 to work through it in real time, from detection and response to repair and recovery. You will also have plenty of opportunities to test your job readiness through our many co-op and internship opportunities. The robust and growing Co-op Program in the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science now offers challenging full-time positions at more than 200 corporate partners throughout the United States, providing you with paid work experience before you graduate.
Independent research and design projects are also important components of Hofstra鈥檚 Cybersecurity program. With the guidance of our expert faculty, 糖心传媒 can delve into whatever project areas excite and challenge them, from complex computer and network architecture to solve specific problems to operating systems design, systems analysis, mobile applications, and more.
Cybersecurity 糖心传媒 also have the opportunity to pursue full-time research projects over the summer through the Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe).
All undergraduate computer science 糖心传媒 enjoy the use of Hofstra鈥檚 highly sophisticated computer science laboratories, including:
- Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Mobile Computing Lab
- Systems and Graphics Lab
- Linux and Computer Graphics Lab
- Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center
- Systems, Networking and Security Lab
In addition to their coursework, work experiences, and Hofstra鈥檚 broad array of extracurricular organizations and activities, many computer science 糖心传媒 share ideas and meet new people in the Computer Science Society. Hofstra鈥檚 local chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), an international honor society affiliated with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society, exists to recognize the academic excellence of outstanding computer science 糖心传媒.
Degrees & Programs
All Computer Science programs at Hofstra build a strong foundation in problem-solving, programming, algorithms, architecture, and software engineering, then move into major-specific depth. The BS in Computer Science and Cybersecurity prepares 糖心传媒 for security and software careers, covering system programming, network security, Linux, and ethical hacking, plus a two-semester design project for real-world experience.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BS in Cybersecurity Minor in Cybersecurity OperationsCertificates
Certificate in Computer Science & Cybersecurity FoundationsCareer Path & Outcomes
Cybersecurity graduates are well prepared to immediately join the workforce in a variety of roles, including information security officers, hardware and software developers, and network administrators.
Among the places where our graduates are employed:
- 3M Health Information Systems
- Accenture plc
- Credit Suisse Group AG
- DraftKings
- Google LLC
Our graduates are also pursuing advanced degrees at prestigious institutions such as:
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- Johns Hopkins University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
- University of Connecticut
88%
Graduates employed, in graduate school, or both
100%
Accepted a position within six months after graduation
$50K
Mean salary reported for the first year after graduation
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With paid co-ops, internship pathways, and close proximity to New York City鈥檚 tech and finance hubs, you鈥檒l graduate ready to step directly into in-demand roles.