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Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Science and Operations

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Study Cybersecurity and Strive for Mission-Driven Excellence with a B.S. in Cybersecurity Science and Operations

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity Science and Operations can help equip you to pursue a career that involves protecting your community. You could help solve cybersecurity challenges in any industry by developing new solutions and implementing security throughout the software development lifecycle. Our program includes the opportunity to complete 2 practicums, so you can develop real-world skills!

The cybersecurity program at Liberty University aims to produce men and women who are grounded and strong in their Christian faith and ready to bring their ethical and spiritual standards into the workforce. Get a head start on your career journey in information technology with a bachelor’s in cybersecurity!

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • As this degree is offered through our School of Business, you can take part in all that the School of Business building has to offer! This includes a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, our Centers for Cyber Excellence and Financial Literacy, information technology labs, and a networking and data center.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to pursue a variety of certificates such as Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, etc.
  • You can participate in a wide variety of activities on campus. From social and academic events to student clubs and hall camaraderie, there is something for everyone!
  • All of the courses in our programs are taught from a Christian perspective, helping you learn how to apply your faith regardless of field.

What Will You Study?

  • Basic concepts and principles of information system security
  • Malware analysis tools and techniques
  • Modern cryptographic techniques
  • Python and R for data science
  • The usage and administration of Linux systems

Potential Career Opportunities for Undergraduate Cybersecurity Graduates

  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Ethical hacker
  • Incident response specialist
  • Information security manager
  • Malware analyst
  • Network security engineer
  • Security consultant
  • Security software developer

    Experiences and Resources Available to Cybersecurity Undergraduate Students

    • Begin your professional training before you graduate with 2 cybersecurity practicums. We also offer a Washington Fellowship program that allows you to spend a semester cultivating marketable skills and invaluable experience in the heart of D.C.
    • Get involved and start networking with peers and professors in your field. We host various career fairs throughout the year and offer student organizations like the Cybersecurity Club and the Technology and Engineering Club.
    • Our School of Business provides cybersecurity students with various computer labs, student spaces, and a Center for Cybersecurity. Get hands-on experience right on campus.

      Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

      Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

      • Admission application
      • Official high school transcripts
      • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
      • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
      • Admission essay

      *Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

       

      Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

      121

      Credit Hours

      SACSCOC

      Class Type

      Residential

      Transfer Credits

      Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

      Next Start Date

      Aug 24, 2026

      Accreditation

      Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

      16,000+

      Students

      20

      NCAA DI Sports

      450,000+

      Community Service Hours

      350+

      Undergrad & Grad Programs

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      Liberty’s promise to you is an education that expertly brings knowledge and faith together. You’ll not only be challenged academically but also pushed spiritually through weekly worship gatherings and community engagement, local service projects, and global mission trips. You can become a Champion for Christ that changes the world with the Gospel.

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      Residence Hall Community

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      World Class Experience — Affordable Price

      Liberty has only raised its tuition costs twice in the last 8 years – ranking its residential, undergraduate tuition rates in the top 25% in 2025 for affordability among its leading private, residential competitors. A full list of scholarships and eligibility requirements can be found on Liberty University’s Financial Aid website. For resident undergraduate students only. View information on graduate financial aid here

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      Have you visited Liberty yet? We can’t wait to have you. Watch a robot fetch your books at the Jerry Falwell Library, cheer on the winning touchdown at Williams Stadium, break a sweat at the fitness center, and gaze at the stars at the astronomical observatory.

      At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.

            Ways To Visit Campus       

      Montview Student Union

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      Baseball Stadium

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      Center for Medical and Health Sciences

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      Center for Music and the Worship Arts

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      Center for Natural Sciences

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      DeMoss Hall

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      Jerry Falwell Library

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      John W. Rawlings School of Divinity

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      LaHaye Ice Center

      9/17

      LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center

      10/17

      Reber-Thomas Dining Center

      11/17

      Residential Commons

      12/17

      School of Business

      13/17

      Snowflex Centre

      14/17

      Tower Theater

      15/17

      Vines Center

      16/17

      Williams Stadium

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      Located directly behind Arthur S. DeMoss Hall, the Montview Student Union is a 4-story, 168,000-square-foot structure that includes a lounge overlooking the Academic Commons, retail dining venues, an art gallery, a ballroom, and a bowling alley. The building also has space for academics, meetings, and offices.

      The Liberty Baseball Stadium features the latest turf playing surface, as well as full-length, major league-style dugouts, a fully-equipped media area, two suites, a club room, and a spectator picnic area.

      The Center for Medical and Health Sciences (CMHS) is a state-of-the-art modern learning facility for Liberty University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) and School of Health Sciences. Sitting on Liberty Mountain, the 140,000 square-foot, four-story facility offers breathtaking views of the valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and west.

      The Center for Music and the Worship Arts features 124 Steinway pianos and 43 teaching studios complete with piano, songwriting, and music computer labs. Additionally, the center includes a 1,600-seat concert hall.

      The Center for Natural Sciences houses classrooms, an auditorium, and more than 30 laboratories designed for hands-on learning, including an advanced anatomy lab and a cell culture lab. The facility has more than $2 million in equipment, including a GC mass spectrometer and a gene sequencer.

      As the primary academic building on campus, Arthur S. DeMoss Hall spans 500,000 square feet over four floors and houses computer labs, classrooms and student resource centers, and a rooftop terrace.

      Jerry Falwell Library houses an array of study spaces including six learning commons, one technology commons, and 30 group-study rooms. Multiple terraces and balconies provide additional space to relax, and several dining options are available. Taking advantage of the latest technology, the ASRS, a robotic retrieval system, houses the majority of the library’s collections in a state-of-the-art automated on-site retrieval system.

      The 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower, home of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, the nation’s largest center for religious studies and ministerial training, includes classrooms and offices, a conference room, a homiletics lab, and an interactive classroom, as well as observation spaces to take in the spectacular views of campus.

      The LaHaye Ice Center is home to Liberty men's and women's hockey teams, as well as the synchronized skating and figure skating teams. Recently renovated, the ice center seats 4,000 fans and includes 10 box suites.

      Whichever way you like to break a sweat, you can do it here! The recreation center has weight rooms, cardio lofts, private classrooms, an indoor track, pools, a rock wall, soccer fields, and basketball courts.

      The Reber-Thomas Dining Center (Liberty’s dining hall) is a two-story, 120,000-square-foot all-you-care-to-eat buffet that boasts a seating capacity of more than 2,700. It provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers over 20 unique stations to choose from.

      The Residential Commons are comprised of three residence halls. The rooms feature a private bath, and every floor provides laundry facilities and a common lounge. Additional residential facilities are also planned for the site.

      The three-story structure serves as a home base for the School of Business, which includes 152 programs from the certificate to the doctoral level, as well as centers of excellence focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, cybersecurity, and stock trading. On the first floor, a stock trading simulation room, operating in partnership with Truist, features an LED stock ticker that wraps around the top of the room and streams the latest market activity from Wall Street.

      The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre offers students the opportunity to ski, snowboard, and tube year-round with its cutting-edge terrain technology.

      Tower Theater is home to Liberty’s Department of Theatre Arts as well as the professional theatre company, Alluvion Stage Company. Tower Theater features a Broadway-style fly tower and professional rigging system and has over 12,000 square feet of backstage and support area.

      This auditorium’s 10,000 seats are filled by students at Convocation and Campus Community, concert-goers, and athletic event attendees.

      The stadium’s 25,000 seats host the fans of our FBS conference football team. Williams Stadium also boasts a 110-foot viewing tower and houses the Football Operations Center, containing locker rooms, coaches’ offices, equipment, and weight rooms, and a training facility.

      The Admission Process

      Apply Now, Pay Later

      Start the enrollment process by applying online now — the application takes about 10 minutes. Your application fee isn’t due until you enroll!

      Get Accepted

      Once you’ve submitted all your admission documents, you’ll be updated on the status of your application through text and email. You can also keep track on your Student Checklist.

      Act Early

      After you apply, submit your Enrollment Deposit to earn extra scholarship awards, which decrease over time.

      Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 543-5317.

      Hear from Liberty Students — Past and Present

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      Former SGA President Derek R.

      “The whole school and the administration have their mindset on heaven — the Holy Spirit is so active on campus.”

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      Former SGA Vice President Esther L.

      “It was knowing that I could be vulnerable about where I was from or what I was coming from or going through with people that were here and cared was encouraging and helped me with the transition.”

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      David H.

      “Spiritually, I have seen the most growth in my life. …The spiritual atmosphere of the campus here at Liberty is unreal.”

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      Queenstar B.

      “They [professors] see each student as an individual who has the potential to truly impact the world for God’s Namesake.”

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      Sarah B.

      “Here there are authentic people that have really embodied how the Lord cares for each of us.”

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      Joseph H.

      “Once I made it on campus — just the overwhelming amount of love that I received from the student body, the people on my hall, and my RAs just blew me away.”