OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Cyber Operations
Nationally recognized NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) degree with courses in assembly language, operating system internals, and secure software development.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA of 2.6+ with strong mathematics preparation (pre-calculus/calculus).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 68 or IELTS 6.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts and test scores if available.
- Recommendation letters
- None required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $10,000 annual Beacom Cyber Scholarship and NSA CyberCorps scholarship eligibility
- Application fee
- $20 USD fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $9,800 USD (in-state/SD-resident rate) / $12,900 USD (out-of-state/international) per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dakota State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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