Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Secure Software Development University of Central Missouri, USA

has created a robust career pipeline. The University of Central Missouri is meeting this demand with our Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development. As a Secure Software Development major, you’ll gain qualifications to help protect vital government, industry and individual assets from the threat of cyberattacks.

Our secure developer training program offers undergraduates the computer programming and coding expertise required to excel in the growing field of secure software development. You’ll learn how to write code and design the next generation of secure software development models while preparing for CISSP, CSSLP and Security+ certification exams and/or advanced degree programs.

Work on the competitive edge of secure software development

Our 20+ faculty will teach you secure software development best practices, tools and techniques in a challenging yet supportive learning environment. The Secure Software Development major at UCM is one of few ABET-accredited Cybersecurity programs in the United States. UCM's Cybersecurity department has been designated as a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) since 2022. We provide you with the technical knowledge and real-world experience demanded for secure developer training in computer programming by both industry standards and employers.

What you will study

The University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, with a focus on Secure Software Development, offers hands-on secure developer training needed to excel in this vital career field. With the strong computer programming and coding skills you’ll gain, you’ll be able to identify vulnerabilities in code and provide fixes before hackers can exploit them.

Hands-on coursework in secure software development focuses on topics such as:

• Secure Computer Programming
• Secure Software Engineering
• Software Security
• Information Assurance
• Usable Privacy and Security

We have designed our rigorous curriculum for developing secure software based on industry standards set by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CDE), a joint effort sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

At the University of Central Missouri, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity while gaining specialized secure software development training in technical, systems, human, organizational and societal aspects of the field. This secure software development model experience will prepare you to compete for high-paying jobs in developing secure software and applications.