Academic Programs

San José State University offers a diverse range of academic programs designed to prepare students for the fast-evolving world of big data and cybersecurity. Whether through degree pathways, certificates, concentrations or specializations, students can choose from several options tailored to their academic and professional goals. These programs reflect SJSU’s commitment to excellence in big data and cybersecurity education across multiple disciplines.

Big Data Programs 

Academic Programs 

• BS in Computer Science (College of Science)
• BS in Information Science and Data Analytics (College of Information, Data and Society)
• BS in Software Engineering (College of Engineering)
• MS in Computer Science (College of Science)
• MS in Data Analytics (College of Information, Data and Society)
• MS in Data Science (College of Science)
• MS in Software Engineering (College of Engineering)

Cybersecurity Programs 

Academic Programs

• MS in Informatics - Cybersecurity and Privacy Pathway (College of Information, Data and Society)
  Validated by the National Security Agency

Certificates 

• Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate (College of Engineering)
• Computer Science Basic - Cybersecurity Certificate (College of Science)
• Computer Science - Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate (College of Science)

Concentration 

• BS in Forensics Science - Digital Evidence Concentration (College of Social Sciences)

Specializations 

• BS in Software Engineering - Cybersecurity Specialization (College of Engineering)
• MS in Software Engineering - Cybersecurity Specialization (College of Engineering)