Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
Register-level computer organization. Instruction set architecture. Assembly language. Processor organization and design. Memory organization. IO programming. Exception/interrupt handling.
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Program description
Computer Science (Cybersecurity), BS
As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the need for professionals who can safeguard information systems and networks from evolving threats continues to grow.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity combines foundational computing principles with specialized training in information security, preparing students to design and build secure systems while protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and quality of data. Its information assurance coursework is certified to meet national standards for Information Systems Security Professionals and Senior Systems Managers, and domestic students may qualify for federal fellowships such as the National Science Foundation's CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program. The program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Curriculum
Featured courses
Information Assurance
Concepts of information assurance (IA); basic IA techniques, policies, risk management, administration, legal and ethics issues.
Database Management
Introduces DBMS concepts. Data models and languages. Relational database theory. Database security/integrity and concurrency.
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Admission requirements
Program requirements
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Computer Science (Cybersecurity), BS, MS →Transfer applicants
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https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →Key admission dates & deadlines
| Program start | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Immersion | Online | Campus Immersion | Online | |
| Application deadline | October 1st, 2026 | October 1st, 2026 | January 15th, 2027 | January 15th, 2027 |
| Classes start | January 11th, 2027 | January 11th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 |
Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Computer scientists are highly sought-after in multiple sectors, including education, logistics, tech, government and security. Graduates pursue varied employment paths, including roles in computer system and software development alongside research focused on information assurance technologies.
Career examples include
Computer Network Administrator
Computer Programmer
Computer Software Quality Engineer
Computer Systems Architect
Database Administrator (DBA)
Information Security Analyst
Software Developer
The school
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with students from 150 countries and all 50 states. It offers 28 undergraduate and more than 55 graduate programs across eight schools.
Faculty lead high-impact research, including EPIXC, a $70 million clean energy institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the $39.8 million SWAP Hub supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The college is also home to five Science and Technology Centers.
U.S. News & World Report ranks its graduate engineering programs No. 23 among public universities (2025–2026), and its faculty have received more than 130 U.S. patents and launched 13 startups.
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