Online Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Study Options

Online
On Campus

Study Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Online at Monroe

Learn from IT professionals experienced in a broad range of fields.
Dive into computing, networks and cybersecurity to learn how to protect your organization from malicious activity.
Gain experience and hands-on technical, project management and critical-thinking skills..
Monroe offers 24/7 online tutoring.

The Curriculum

Besides classes in computer hardware and software, Cisco networking basics, network security and finite mathematics, you’ll engage in liberal arts courses and become a better communicator. Your degree opens the door in a number of industries, and Monroe ensures you’re ready to hit the ground running when it does.

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My internship with The New York Times, plus classes taught by cybersecurity experts, prepared me to work in this growing field.

Yulini Persaud

BS Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, 2018

Master's candidate, Information Security Policy and Management

Read Yulini’s Story

Featured Course

Ethical Hacking

Learn the techniques used by cyber attackers, then provide strategies to defend against them. Understand perimeter defenses, how intruders escalate privileges, and how to secure a system – all with an emphasis on ethical hacking.

Course Catalog

Professional Opportunities

Internships are an invaluable way to gain real world experience and find out what area of network and security you’d like to go into. Plus, with New York City out your back door, there’s no limit to the possibilities available to you.

Recent internships include:

Amazona
Google
IBM
Toshiba
Infosys
PepsciCo
Citibank
CIsco
Verizon Wireless
Salesforce Partners

Professional Connections

Give your career the extra edge with outside-the-classroom opportunities to learn and network with fellow students and industry professionals.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), an international professional organization with headquarters in New York.
Monroe’s Information Technology Student Association (ITSA), a club that meets weekly and hosts speakers, visits computer shows and other events, and offers volunteer services to local businesses.
Animation Club, welcoming artists of all backgrounds, members work on various design programs to explore creativity.

Your Future Career in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

A degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity opens the door to a number of career opportunities in companies large and small. Some examples:

Computer Network Architect - Design and build data communication networks.
Network Administrator - Organize, install, and support an organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, etc.
Computer Network Support Specialist - Analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems.
Certified Computer Technician - Work in an office setting to troubleshoot, repair, and monitor a network.
Systems Analyst - Identify the systems improvements needed, design those changes, and train others to use the systems.
Application Developer - Create programs for a particular operating system (i.e, Windows, Mac OS X or UNIX), the web, or a device.
Webmaster - Ensure that web servers, hardware, and software are operating correctly, design the website, and generate web pages.