School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems

Where curiosity powers innovation

At NAU’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS), you won't just study technology, you’ll use it to solve real problems. Our community of thinkers, challengers, and problem-solvers from around the world are united by a drive to push boundaries and build what’s next. 

Why study Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems at NAU

If you like taking things apart to learn how they work, coding your own games, exploring how data tells stories, or thinking about how technology can make the world better, you’ll feel right at home here.

Ready to design, build, and reimagine?

SICCS programs are crafted for hands-on problem solvers and fearless innovators. Choose from a powerhouse suite of programs: Computer Science and Cybersecurity to Immersive Media, Engineering, and Applied Data Science.

Through capstones, internships, and collaborative projects, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact. SICCS alumni occupy roles across government, private industry, and research sectors, building secure systems, developing new technologies, and advancing sustainability through data and design.

What to expect

From your first semester, you’ll jump right into learning by doing.

• Small classes
• 200+ hours of hands-on experience
• Connect with industry mentors
• Participate in events like the SICCS Festival of Engineering and Science

Learning outcomes

At the School of Forestry you will:

• identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

Dedicated support

Innovators leading the next generation of tech leaders

At SICCS, you’ll learn from experts in fields like cybersecurity, environmental informatics, bioinformatics, machine learning, and interactive media. Faculty will guide you through projects that challenge assumptions and expand what you know to be possible. Meet the innovators who will be teaching and mentoring you at NAU.

Involvement across campus

Whether it’s a hackathon, a research lab, or a community-driven innovation challenge, you’ll find countless ways to experiment, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life. Here, learning means doing, and every project moves you closer to the career you imagine.