Cybersecurity & System Administration (BS)
Bachelor of Science
Turn your passion for technology into the expertise to design, secure and manage the systems powering today's connected world.
- Delivered online
- Part-time and full-time course load options
- Start in Fall or Spring terms
- Apply now!
Features
- Step into high‑demand careers — with the need expected to grow by nearly 20% over the coming decade.
- Experience hands‑on learning through remote cooperative education opportunities, applied projects, and participation in online cyber defense competitions.
- Learn from faculty with deep expertise in networking, security and systems — the same professors who teach on campus.
- Prepare for roles such as Consultant, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Systems Administrator or Java Engineer through focused, job‑ready outcomes.
Along with official transcripts sent directly to the office of admissions, students should have:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- An associate's degree from an accredited institution
Here to Help
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Advisor to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
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Courses are offered through Blackboard and combine synchronous video conferencing with asynchronous activities to promote collaboration, applied learning and strong faculty engagement. Select courses use a hybrid model, allowing online students to participate via Zoom alongside on‑campus students.
Course sequence coming soon.
Looking for in-person courses? Learn more about our on-campus program.
What will you learn?
- Develop the skills needed to secure and manage today’s complex digital environments, preparing you to meet the rising demand for cybersecurity and network professionals
- Strengthen your teamwork, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities by collaborating with peers to analyze networking and system challenges and implement effective solutions
- Graduate with the confidence to break down complex cybersecurity and networking concepts and communicate them clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered through Blackboard and combine synchronous video conferencing with asynchronous activities to promote collaboration, applied learning and strong faculty engagement. Select courses use a hybrid model, allowing online students to participate via Zoom alongside on‑campus students.
Course sequence coming soon.
Looking for in-person courses? Learn more about our on-campus program.
What will you learn?
- Develop the skills needed to secure and manage today’s complex digital environments, preparing you to meet the rising demand for cybersecurity and network professionals
- Strengthen your teamwork, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities by collaborating with peers to analyze networking and system challenges and implement effective solutions
- Graduate with the confidence to break down complex cybersecurity and networking concepts and communicate them clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Future Ready Award
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in this program may qualify to receive an award covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. Award requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
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Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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When applying, you'll need to:
- have your unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.