Hybrid
Washington, DC sessions and online learning.
Washington, DC
Planned hybrid learning from the nation's capital.
2 focus tracks
Ethical Hacking · Digital Forensics
Certificate → MS
Stackable credential ladder.
Planned pathway and tuition
Start with a professional certificate and build toward a diploma, a BS and an MS. Titles: Bachelor of Science (BS); Master of Science (MS).
- Professional Certificate3–6 months
- Diploma1 academic year
- BS3 academic years*
- MS2 academic years
*Bachelor's duration reflects NBU's accelerated hybrid learning model, subject to credit-hour and HELC/OSSE authorization requirements.
| Credential | Planned duration | Credits | Planned rate | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Certificate | 3–6 months | Program-specific | $100 per credit-equivalent, where applicable | Varies by program |
| Diploma | 1 academic year | 60 credits | $100 per credit | $6,000 |
| Bachelor’s degree (BS) | 3 academic years (accelerated hybrid model)* | 120 credits | $100 per credit | $12,000 |
| Master’s degree (MS) | 2 academic years | 60 credits | $300 per credit | $18,000 |
| Doctoral degree (flagship programs only) | Minimum 3 academic years | Program-dependent | Fixed tuition | $24,000 total |
Planned instructional tuition only. Technology, administrative, learning-resource, student-services, graduation and other fees may apply and have not been published. All figures are planning estimates, subject to HELC/OSSE authorization and to official adoption by NBU leadership before enrollment.
Doctoral study is planned only within flagship programs. The planned flagship doctorate in this school is the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Emerging Technologies), not a track of this specific program.
Choose your focus
Ethical Hacking
A focus track within Cybersecurity, planned as part of this program.
Digital Forensics
A focus track within Cybersecurity, planned as part of this program.
Built for working professionals and global learners
- Hybrid delivery: attend from Washington, DC or online, designed for working professionals and international learners.
- Stackable credential ladder: start with a Professional Certificate and progress toward a Diploma, BS or MS.
- Applied, project-based learning across Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics.
- Part of the School of Advanced Technology & Applied Analytics: Building skilled technologists and analysts ready for a data-driven, digital world.
- Planned mentored internship from the first year, with a field mentor. See the model.
Where this can lead
NBU's catalog describes the School's planned programs as associated with software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure roles across technology, government, and enterprise sectors. These are illustrative of program design intent only, not placement guarantees, employment statistics, or promises of any career or salary outcome.
What you will be able to do
The outcomes below come from NBU's planned stackable certificates that lead into this program. Full course-level outcomes will be published as each course is finalized.
| Planned certificate (3–6 months) | Learning outcome | Career application | Course syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Identify and respond to common security threats | Security analyst (entry-level) | Syllabus (PDF) |
| Ethical Hacking Foundations | Perform basic penetration-testing techniques | Junior penetration tester | Syllabus (PDF) |
| Digital Forensics Essentials | Apply basic digital-evidence procedures | Forensics analyst support | Syllabus (PDF) |
Download program documents
Each course's syllabus, outcomes and program brochure are published here as they are approved.
Documents marked “coming soon” are being finalized. Ask us about this program.
Course syllabi
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Questions? We are glad to help.
Call (771) 241-9259 or write to info@nationbuilderuniversity.com. Tell us about your goals and we will point you to the right next step.