Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secure Engineering of Operational Technology and Systems
Beginning Fall 2027
Secure Critical Systems, Engineer the Future
Explore the engineering, integration, and protection of critical industrial systems with Capitol Technology University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secure Engineering of Operational Technology and Systems. This undergraduate program prepares you to design, operate, secure, and manage operational technology (OT) and cyber-physical systems that support critical infrastructure across industries such as energy, manufacturing, transportation, water systems, defense, and industrial automation.
Through a multidisciplinary curriculum grounded in engineering, cybersecurity, computing, industrial control systems, and systems thinking, you’ll develop the technical and analytical skills needed to secure complex operational environments where safety, reliability, availability, and performance are mission critical. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory experiences, simulation tools, engineering design projects, and real-world systems integration challenges involving industrial networks, embedded systems, and secure infrastructure technologies.
What You’ll Learn
- Engineering fundamentals supporting operational technology and cyber-physical systems
- Design, operation, and integration of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure technologies
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, embedded controllers, and industrial automation
- Industrial networking architectures, communication protocols, and interconnected operational environments
- Secure system design principles for operational technology and industrial systems
- Vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and resilience strategies for OT environments
- Embedded systems engineering and control systems design
- Modeling, simulation, testing, and performance analysis of operational systems
- Safety-critical infrastructure engineering and secure operational processes
- Engineering approaches to reliability, availability, safety, and system performance
- Mathematics, science, and quantitative analysis supporting engineering problem-solving
- Computer programming and software fundamentals for industrial and embedded applications
- Professional communication, teamwork, ethics, and leadership in engineering environments
- Applied project-based learning through laboratory experiences and multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Senior capstone design sequence focused on solving real-world operational technology and infrastructure security challenges
Whether your goal is to work in cybersecurity, operational technology engineering, control systems integration, infrastructure protection, embedded systems engineering, or secure critical infrastructure, Capitol Tech’s Secure Engineering of Operational Technology and Systems program prepares you to graduate with the engineering expertise, systems-level perspective, and practical experience needed to lead in today’s increasingly interconnected and threat-prone environments.
Why Capitol?
Our location in the heart of the tech industry
The Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.
Our expert faculty and state-of-the-art labs
You will learn from experts in the field of operational technology, industrial systems, and secure systems engineering, as well as work in our state-of-the-art engineering and cyber labs.
Support for you
Whatever type of resource you need – tutoring, career mapping, internships, and more – we have the facilities and personnel ready to help.
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Market Demand for Secure Engineering of Operational Technology and Systems Professionals
Tech jobs in the U.S. are projected to grow much faster than average, according to the CompTIA 2025 "State of the Tech Workforce" report, with growth from 6.09 million in 2025 to 7.03 million in 2035, including: 414% growth for data scientists and data analysts, 367% for cybersecurity analysts and engineers, 297% for software developers and engineers, and 220% for software QA and testers.
Degree Details
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester,12–18 credits) | $13500 | $13635 |
| Per-credit Tuition (over 18 credits) | $1125 | $1125 |
| Student Activity Fee (resident) | $189 | $204 |
| Student Activity Fee (commuter) | $106 | $115 |
| Information Technology Fee (per semester) | $440 | $450 |
| International Student Fee (per semester) | $824 | $824 |
| International Student Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit, on-campus, online, or independent study) | $869 | $875 |
| Student Activity Fee | $22 | $25 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (standard rate, per credit) | $455 | $460 |
| Tuition (partnership rate, per credit) | $360 | $375 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (active duty, per credit) | $250 | $250 |
| Tuition (retired duty, per credit) | $769 | $769 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
- All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years.
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