📖Introduction

University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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📚About the Program

Cyberseek.org listed more than 10,000 cybersecurity job openings in May 2018 and almost 300,000 openings nationwide. In addition, the Governor's High Demand Career Initiative noted cybersecurity as one of three focus areas, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development cites Georgia as the third-highest information security hub in the nation, with more than 115 cybersecurity companies and annual revenues of almost $5 billion. The impending move of U.S. Army Cyber Command to Georgia's Fort Gordon, which will be led by UNG alumnus Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, also raises Georgia's national profile in the cybersecurity field. Degree Type Bachelor of Science Campus Availability Dahlonega Campus To meet such demand in our region and across the nation, the Mike Cottrell College of Business is proud to offer a Bachelor of Science with a major in cybersecurity. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in cybersecurity prepares the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to protect and defend industry, government and military data and networks. Students pursuing a B.S. with a major in Cybersecurity will take a variety of computer science and cybersecurity courses focused on script programming, data networks and practical applications in cybersecurity as well as an intensive capstone project. The B.S. with a major in cybersecurity is designed in alignment with the NIST/NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework's SP, PR, AN, and IN categories. In addition to this academic degree program, the Mike Cottrell College of Business offers a graduate certificate in cybersecurity and is home to the Institute for Cyber Operations Education. UNG is designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency and is one of six federally designated senior military colleges in the nation. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia will be able to securely provision systems, protect and defend networks, analyze threats and investigate incidents.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Conceptualize, design, and build secure information technology (IT) systems,
Identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and networks,
Perform highly-specialized review and evaluation of incoming cybersecurity information, and
Investigate and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
CRJU 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I
or CSCI 1301K - Computer Science I
CSCI 1411 - Script Programming
CYBR 2050 - Applied Cybersecurity
1xxx or 2xxx-level CSCI or Modern Language
1xxx or 2xxx-level elective (if needed)
Major Requirements - 60 hours
Required Courses - 30 hours
CSCI 3000 - Web Programming
CSCI 3250 - Computer Security
CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics
CSCI 4650 - Network Security
CYBR 3410 - Database Security or
CSCI 3410 - Databases
CYBR 3510 - Data Networks or
CSCI 3510 - Networking and Communications
CYBR 3800 - Linux Operating System or
CSCI 3800 - Introduction to UNIX
CYBR 4250 - Reverse Engineering or
CSCI 4250 - Reverse Engineering
CYBR 4950 - Cyber Capstone Project
3xxx or 4xxx CYBR, CSCI, or CRJU elective
Minor or Electives - 15-18 hours
At least 9 hours at 3000-4000-level.

Electives
To bring total credits to 120 hours.

Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Reading and Writing Requirements
No computer science (CSCI) or cybersecurity (CYBR) courses with a grade of D will be allowed in an official program of study

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🏫About University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

305 RMB

Tuition fee:

38,100 USD per year

152,400 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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