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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Cybersecurity, B.S.
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The cybersecurity program provides students with a unique blend of in-demand technical skills plus a strong general business foundation, which are critical for success in the field of cybersecurity. Students can choose to specialize their skills through an offensive track, using ethical hacking practices to keep threats from becoming attacks, a defensive track, learning to eliminate vulnerabilities and keep defenses strong, or a general approach with a combination of both.
The BS in Cybersecurity is accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).
Program Outcomes
Students with a major in Cybersecurity should be able to:
- Recognize, discuss and explain information security principles and how those information principles apply to industry.
- Demonstrate the information security planning process and describe/apply various information security tools.
- Compare and contrast the domestic and international information security issues.
- Develop leadership and networking skills and apply them to the information security industry.
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General Education Requirements
(39-42 credits)
Skills for Literacy
(3-4 courses)
Humanities
(5 courses)
- Five Humanities electives
Social Science
(2 courses)
Natural Science/Quantitative Reasoning
(1 course)
General Education Required for Major
(2 courses)
Business Core
(36 credits)
Major Requirements
(30 credits)
Cybersecurity Core
(21 credits)
Track Options
Select one.
(9 credits)
General
Select 3 from the following:
General Electives
(23-29 Credit Hours)
Recommended Electives:
Graduation Requirements
- 128 credit hours minimum (last 30 hours in residency)
- A minimum half the major credit hours in residency
- A minimum half the minor credit hours in residency
- 60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution
Business Early Access Information
Many of our undergraduate programs offer the ability for students to pursue Early Access credits that can be applied to certain graduate programs.
If you’re a qualified undergraduate student and you have not yet completed your elective requirements, we invite you to connect with an advisor and explore the possibility of utilizing our Early Access program. Click here for more information.
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