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Online Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Operations and Resilience

Threats to our national and global security are substantial and growing. Prepare for a changing world with the online Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience.

Become a career-ready cyber professional, fill a growing employment gap and create a safer world for current and future generations.

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The online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree is delivered in a convenient, 100% online format featuring seven-week courses and six start dates a year. All application materials must be received by the deadline to be considered for the program. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University.

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About the Online Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree

Boise State’s online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree is an asynchronous, 100% online program with no in-person requirements. Learn from cyber industry leaders and prepare to enter a meaningful career where anticipating, detecting, mitigating and managing cyber threats is crucial. No math or technical background is required.

Gain hands-on experience with the program’s online Cyber Operations and Resilience Learning Lab. Prepare for internships and a career in cybersecurity by learning information technology and cybersecurity tools, techniques and processes that are used in the cyber industry.

Two Degree Options

Undergraduate cyber students can earn a bachelor of science or a bachelor of applied science.

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience is for students with an associate of arts, associate of science or no prior college credits.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience is designed for students who have earned an associate of applied science or have some technical associate credits. This degree offers the same cyber content and allows you to leverage up to 47 of your technical credits earned at another accredited institution.

Industry Partnerships

Boise State’s online cyber programs are aligned with the industry’s top training, cloud and technology solutions providers. VMware IT Academy, Palo Alto Academy and Cisco Networking Academy have joined our growing list of partners who provide free access to training resources for our students.

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Why Choose Boise State Online?

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Customizable Learning Paths

The cyber program offers flexible options, including optional certificates, hands-on learning, teaching opportunities and practical application, on your path toward a bachelor’s degree.

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Designed For You

With asynchronous courses and part-time or full-time options, you can earn your degree and advance your career in the cybersecurity field.

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Real-World Application

The online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree equips you with the expertise needed to ensure the operational security of complex systems in business, academia and government.

Emphasis Areas and Certificates

You can add a cyber emphasis area to your non-cyber bachelor’s degree! Visit the cyber undergraduate emphasis areas page for more information.

Certificates can be added to a bachelor’s degree or earned as stand-alone credentials. These 12-credit cyber certificates can be completed in as few as two semesters.

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From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their journey at Boise State.

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Hear From Our Graduates

Jacorious Smith

Jacorious Smith

“The program does a great job with having resources and hands-on tools for you to be familiar with before you actually work with those tools on the job. It’s not just theory. You’re actually getting hands-on experience with a lot of things.”

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Alyssa Koslowski

Alyssa Koslowski

“Having my bachelor’s in cyber operations and resilience is definitely the reason that I got the job. I think the title stood out; it caught the attention of my current bosses.”

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Octavio Sarmiento

Octavio Sarmiento

“Starting with no experience at all, I felt overwhelmed but also excited to learn. The program provided me with a solid foundation and hands-on experience, preparing me for the challenges ahead.” 

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Among The Top In The Nation

Earning an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future.

Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning, offer the same support as our traditional degree programs and are ranked in the top 8% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

The online Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience is also listed among the nation’s best online cybersecurity degrees of 2024 by Forbes. Forbes selected the program for its fully online, stackable degree format with no in-person requirements.

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Cyber Program News

The difference between a synchronous and an asynchronous class
Boise State Online: Simplifying the transfer process for you
Fast-track your future: How prior learning credits propel cybersecurity careers
Entrepreneur Tyler Dibble works toward two online cyber operations degrees simultaneously
Getting a cybersecurity degree: Preparing for your future
A Graduate’s Perspective on Boise State’s Cyber Operations and Resilience Program
Undergraduate Cyber Students – Fall 2023

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Students in Boise State’s online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree can be found across the nation.

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Support Cyber Students

Donate to the CORe Scholarship Fund and help a cyber student prepare for a changing world.

Follow the link and select “Other” under the designation. Type in “CORe Scholarship” to ensure your donation goes to cyber students.

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