Cybersecurity, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's accelerated bachelor's to master's program in cybersecurity is designed for working professionals pursuing a bachelor's degree in any School of Professional Studies degree program who are interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity once they complete their undergraduate program.
SLU's accelerated program allows undergraduate students to complete up to 12 graduate-level credits and have these credits count as undergraduate elective credits. After the student is successfully accepted into an SPS graduate program, these credits matriculate toward the graduate program requirements.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 12-credit, fully online program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six accelerated, eight-week terms each year provided by SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:
To participate in the bachelor’s to master’s accelerated program, students must be in good standing at Saint Louis University and possess at least a 3.00 overall GPA and a 3.50 GPA in their current major.
In addition:
- Students must meet all course prerequisites prior to enrolling in any graduate-level coursework.
- Students must petition, and be permitted by, the undergraduate program administrator and the respective School for Professional Studies program director to pursue the graduate-level coursework sought.
Students may choose from the following graduate courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 5221 | Applied Analytics & Methods I | 3 |
| ORLD 5050 | Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision Making | 3 |
| CYBR 5000 | Cybersecurity Principles | 3 |
| CYBR 5010 | Networking Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.50 GPA in their major.
Graduate Admission
Students will not need to apply for admission to the graduate program, assuming they graduate with a 3.50 overall GPA or above and have successfully obtained a "B" or better in each of the 12 credits of the accelerated sequence. Instead, students work with their academic coach to petition to be matriculated into the graduate program.
The program director will review the materials and make a final decision. If students do not meet the 3.50 overall GPA requirement or fail to obtain a "B" or better in the bridge program courses, they may submit a full application for admission, which requires supplemental materials that may improve the probability of admission.