Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity and Information Assurance - Minor | Online |
Anywhere. Anytime. 100% Online.
All University of Minnesota Crookston online programs are offered asynchronously, which means you learn where you want, when you want - all you need is an internet connection. You can earn a world class University of Minnesota degree, from the comfort and convenience of your own home - Talk about the best of both worlds!
Making our online information secure
If you are studying in the software engineering or information technology management programs or have a sufficient IT background, consider the cyber security and information assurance online minor. The minor consists of courses designed to provide students with a technical background, hands-on experiences, and theoretical background that give them a competitive edge in cybersecurity jobs.
Maggie Melvin
Director of Admissions
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Minor
This minor is intended for students who are studying in a computer-related field, such as the software engineering and information technology management programs. In addition, students from other programs with a sufficient IT background and the goal of working in cyber security will be able to enroll in this minor. This minor provides students with the technical background, theoretical background, and hands-on experiences that give them a competitive edge in landing cybersecurity jobs.
Required credits: 25
Awards and Accreditation
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Future Online Students
Many of our online students are full-time employees or full-time parents, and lots are both! So whether you’re thinking about finishing a degree, adding a second one, or taking on a brand new career path - this is YOUR time. Our online programs are designed with you in mind, and are flexible to be taken anywhere, anytime, 100% online.
Online Cost of Attendance
| Expense Category | Full-time (12+ credits) | Half-time (6-8 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $12,148 | $6,772 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 | $279 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,288
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants & scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
Your Future Professors
Student Stories
Student Feature: Tseten Gurung, Tsebaot Getachew, and Madeleine Schneider
University of Minnesota Crookston is lucky enough to have a wide variety of international students and three of those students include Madeleine Schneider, Tseten Gurung, and Tsebaot Getachew. These three come from their own unique backgrounds, and have formed a strong friendship that is sure to last a lifetime.