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Cybersecurity Education Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering offers and undergraduate minor in Cyberesecurity and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will soon offer an undergraduate major in Networks and Cybersecurity.

  • Engineering Minor in Cybersecurity
  • BS (NSA CAE Program of Study) in Computer Engineering – Major in Networking and Cybersecurity
  • BS in Computer Science - Major in Secure Computing 
  • BS in Business - Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (BIT-Cyber) option in Metro Washington D.C. area
  • BS in Business - Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (BIT-Cyber) option in Blacksburg, VA

Graduate Programs

Virginia Tech offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science based both at the main campus in Blacksburg and in Falls Church.

  • MS and PhD in Computer Science with Cybersecurity Track
  • MEng, MS, and PhD in Computer Engineering with Cybersecurity Track
  • Masters of Information Technology with Cybersecurity Tracks (Online)
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance Engineering

Student Clubs

There are various cyber related student clubs and organizations at Virginia Tech that connect you with other students with the same interests. Learn more about them and how to join through the links on the clubs page. 

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Workforce Development Programs

Workforce Development Programs

There are several several organizations who work with Cyber@VT to cultivate a pipeline of future national security and cybersecurity professionals. Students receive mentorship though lectures and projects to prepare them for possible internships and employment.

Scholarships 

Cyber@VT administrates a variety of scholarships open to undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in national security.

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Internships

Internships

Cyber@VT gathers and posts numerous internship opportunities avaliable for both undergraduate and graduate level students who are interested in careers in the cyber field.