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Safeguard the Technology the World Depends On
The Cybersecurity and Networking, B.S., program prepares you to defend networks, secure data, and respond to cyber threats through hands-on simulations, attack-and-defend exercises, and real-world projects. You’ll graduate with the technical skills organizations need to keep their systems connected, protected, and running while preparing to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing technology careers.
Why Choose Miami Polytechnic’s Cybersecurity and Networking Program?
Learn by doing through hands-on labs, real-world projects, and industry-relevant technologies.
Develop practical skills by securing networks, analyzing cyber threats, configuring cloud environments, and protecting critical information systems. Work alongside faculty in small classes while gaining experience with the tools and technologies used by today’s cybersecurity and networking professionals.
Explore areas such as ethical hacking, network security, cloud security, digital forensics, system administration, and risk management. Complete hands-on projects, prepare for industry certifications, and graduate ready to help organizations defend against evolving cyber threats.
As one of the new Miami University Polytechnic programs, the Cybersecurity and Networking program combines classroom learning with real-world experience to prepare you to protect today’s connected world.
Learn Anywhere. Defend Everywhere.
The Cybersecurity and Networking, B.S., program combines highly interactive online learning with hands-on experiences that prepare you for today’s cybersecurity challenges. Collaborate with classmates to configure and defend networks, complete attack-and-defend exercises, perform penetration testing, and gain experience in areas such as network security, cloud security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and cyber defense — all while balancing school with work and life.
Curriculum and Courses
- CIT 225 Fundamentals of DevOps
- CIT 258 Introduction to Global Cybersecurity [CompTIA Security+]
- CIT 263 Advanced Topics in Programming-Python
- CIT 181 Network Fundamentals [Cisco CCNA R&S]
- CIT 284 Enterprise Server Installation and Configuration [Microsoft CPP]
- CIT 358 Information Technology Assurance and Security [Certified Ethical Hacker]
- CIT 386 Designing/Deploying Secure Net [CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst]
at miami, there’s something for everyone.
Secure and Defend Connected Systems
Develop the technical skills to protect networks, secure information, and respond to cybersecurity threats in today’s connected world.
- Secure networks, cloud systems, and connected devices
- Detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats
- Configure and manage enterprise networking technologies
- Protect data using cybersecurity best practices
- Prepare for careers in cybersecurity and network administration
Preparing to Protect What Matters
Hear from students and faculty about how Miami’s Cybersecurity and Networking program prepares graduates to protect networks, data, and the systems people rely on.
Your Cybersecurity and Networking Degree Matters
Every day, cyber threats target businesses, hospitals, manufacturers, schools, government agencies, and the technologies people rely on. In the Miami Polytechnic Cybersecurity and Networking program, you’ll learn by doing, developing the technical skills to secure networks, protect data, and respond to evolving cyber threats through hands-on labs, real-world projects, and industry-relevant technologies.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
Ohio’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Projected job growth for information security analysts through 2034
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Annual Salary for Information Security Analysts
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cybersecurity isn’t simply about putting up firewalls and calling it a night. It’s about working towards a better future, one where people won’t have to fear losing their entire savings just because they trusted the wrong person or clicked on a phishing link.
Because of my prior military service, I dealt with crypto a lot, TDL, and cybersecurity was a big part of that. The Cybersecurity and Networking major is for somebody that wants to try and make a difference – trying to stop scamming and hackers.
Nathaniel Nole ’27
Expand Your Cybersecurity Experience
Take advantage of scholarships, industry-recognized certifications, experiential learning, and university resources that help you build your expertise and stand out in the cybersecurity and networking fields.
NSF S-STEM Scholars
Eligible Information Technology students may qualify for the STEM Scholars program, which offers scholarships of up to $5,000 per year, personalized mentoring, internship and research opportunities, summer workshops, and career guidance. The program also supports students as they progress from an associate degree to a bachelor’s and beyond.
Enhance Your Skills with Microcredentials
Complement your degree with a Miami Online Microcredential to develop additional career-ready skills. Choose from focused credentials in areas such as business foundations, leadership, project management, and other in-demand topics that strengthen your resume and support your career goals.
Prepare for industry certifications
Gain the knowledge and technical skills to prepare for certifications recognized by employers across cybersecurity, networking, and information technology. Coursework aligns with industry standards and can help you prepare for credentials such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching, Cisco CCNA Security, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), ICAgile ICP, and Microsoft MCSE.
Preparation for specific certifications may vary based on your course selections. Certification exams, fees, and any required work experience are separate from the degree program.
Connect Through the Center for Cybersecurity
Collaborate with faculty and students through Miami University’s Center for Cybersecurity. Located in the McVey Data Science Building, the center brings together expertise from computer science, computer and information technology, information systems and analytics, and political science to advance cybersecurity education, research, and collaboration.
Admission and Aid
Discover what it means to be a Miami University student — no matter where you are. Our programs empower you to advance your education and your future with the flexibility you need. And we’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you navigate admission, enrollment, and long-term success.
Contact Us
Department of Applied Computing and Engineering Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub
101 Knightsbridge Drive
Hamilton, OH 45011
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A Place for Those Who WILL.
You like to take the road less traveled, and so do we. Here, you’ll learn by doing, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.