A five-year degree program is offered in Cybersecurity at Fairfield University's School of Engineering and Computing, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. This program embraces the educational objectives of the BS in Computer Science program, as well as those of the graduate program in Cybersecurity.

A degree in cybersecurity is more important than ever in today’s digital world. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organizations across all industries require skilled professionals to protect sensitive information, secure their networks, and defend against cyberattacks. Graduates of the program master, the technical expertise, tools, and theoretical understanding needed to address modern cyber threats. Moreover, information security products and services are rapidly increasing, and cybersecurity jobs are predicted to grow seven times faster than the national average job growth. 

Students from the BS in Computer Science

Students having achieved a 3.0 GPA, may apply to the Master’s degree program at the end of their third year.  Students follow the standard undergraduate curriculum for the first three years, and then complete the BS baccalaureate degree requirements (127 credits) during their fourth year while taking up to two graduate courses. Two graduate courses (6 credits) taken during the fourth year may be applied towards both the bachelor's and the master's degree requirement.  After receiving the baccalaureate degree, students will take an additional eight courses (for a total of ten courses) to complete the MS degree requirements in the fifth year. This accelerated degree is expected to be completed in five years without interruption.