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At DSU, you’ll find a degree that is designed for your success. Get ready for a challenging and rewarding educational journey. You will graduate in high demand for your expertise and ready to make a big difference in your career and community.
Known for its focus on cutting edge programs for the past 20 years, DSU has four prestigious Centers of Academic Excellence designations from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security. These include a Cyber Operations designation, and the most prestigious designation as a Cyber Defense Consultative Regional Resource Center. It is one of only four university-based centers in the nation.
“It’s a very hands-on, interactive advocation of cybersecurity,” says José-Marie Griffiths, DSU President. “That’s part of our culture here.”
DSU’s partnership with the NSA positions the university as a central hub for cybersecurity education, research, and career readiness. The fact that DSU graduates are highly sought after comes as no surprise, given the remarkable 99.7% placement rate upon graduation.
DSU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through four distinct Schools and through a variety of pathways. It also offers accelerated 4+1 undergraduate and graduate degree combinations.
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“I’m happy to be here in South Dakota contributing to this important work, and I would not want to be anywhere else right now. The sky’s the limit.” Lancelot was awarded a Graduate Research Institute (GRI) grant titled “Tesla’s Lane Assist and Physical Security and Safety Action Research Test” for his work.
Jonathan Lancelot,
Cyber Defense doctoral student
“This is a new approach to cyber for youth. It shows them that cyber is not a ‘sit at your desk’ job, but it’s exciting and thrilling, a way to push you toward new adventures.”
Logan Stratton, a DSU doctoral student and member of the US Cyber Team, which competed in the second annual International Cybersecurity Competition and Conference (IC3).
“At the beginning, I was overwhelmed a bit with all the new terms and knowledge. But we were able to learn from the experts and the people on our teams.”
Bhhaanu Pirange, DSU Computer Science master’s degree student, refers to her participation in the 2023 Dakota State University and AI Sweden Industrial Immersion Exchange Program.
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My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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