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TSYS Center for Cybersecurity

Columbus State University's TSYS Cybersecurity Center was created to address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals in today's workforce. With feedback from real employers, CSU has designed several degree options that transform students into cybersecurity professionals in as little as one year.

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Create your Career at CSU's TSYS Cybersecurity Center

CSU Cyber Range Lab

Mock interviews offer career perspectives and industry connections for CSU cyber students.

Several Paths to Become a Cybersecurity Professional

Degrees Credit Hours Time to Complete
Cybersecurity Practitioner (Undergraduate Certificate) 30 1 year
NEXUS Degree 60 1–2 years*
B.S. in Cybersecurity 123 4 years
M.S. in Cybersecurity 30 1.5–2 years

* Students who have already completed general education coursework may apply those credits to the NEXUS degree, cutting the length of the program down to one year.

Cybersecurity Nexus is always recruiting for an upcoming cohort. Cohorts begin every August and January. Click below to request more information.

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Governor Brian Kemp Visits Cybersecurity Program

Governor Brian Kemp in a photo with students of the Cyber Security program at Columbus State University.