Cybersecurity Degree | Bachelor's in Cybersecurity and Policy

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Overview

Networks are always on and a constant vigilance is needed to protect corporate data, government confidential information, and classified military information. Students who earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity and Policy will be prepared for a challenging and rewarding career field fighting worldwide cybercrime and protecting the digital world from hacking, fraud, and malware. Cybersecurity students will be in a growing field of study with multiple opportunities to assist businesses, governments, and the military to protect their networks, data and systems.

B.S. in Cybersecurity Program Learning Goals

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy are able to:

Design a network that meets identified strategic objectives and which reflects emerging trends and issues in cybersecurity.
Apply appropriate network countermeasure policies designed to prevent security breaches of data and information.
Apply professional and ethical standards of conduct that ensure the protection of personal privacy.
Develop comprehensive security plans of computer systems, networks, and storage servers.

What You Will Learn

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field. Students in the Cybersecurity and Policy program are prepared for a burgeoning career field fighting worldwide “cybercrime” and protecting digital resources from hacking, fraud, and malware viruses. Our Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity and Policy provides many advantages.

Core Courses & Requirements

ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
CBSC 235 Foundations of Cybersecurity

CBSC 245 Cyber Law
CBSC 265 Network Security Management
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology

Available Concentrations

Government Contact Management Concentration Courses

MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Material Management

MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
MGMT 350 Contract Administration
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options

Healthcare Management Concentration Courses

HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
HLTH 403 Global Health Administration

HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
HLTH 435 Strategic Healthcare Planning
MGMT 411 Total Quality Management

Information Management Concentration Courses

CBSC 320 Information Security
MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
MCAP 351 Management Support Systems

MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
MICS 461 Database Management

International Business

BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
MGMT 303 International Business Management
MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management

MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
MRKT 424 International Marketing
MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global) Management Concentration

Management Concentration Courses

MGMT 360 Leadership
MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management

MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
MGMT 427 Operations Management
MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Career Opportunities

Cyber Security is the acquisition, discovery, collection, analysis, and reporting of evidence found on computers and networks. Anti-cybercrime professionals work with these devices, as well as routers, servers, and the Internet to analyze increasingly complex digital crime scenes. More and more, digital evidence is used for civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings, so the evidence must be obtained and used in a way that ensures the admissibility in a court of law. Cyber Security is a young and growing field. Graduates will be entering a market where opportunities are expanding and companies are looking for the brightest in a new tech revolution.

Ready To Apply? Great! Here's What You Need To Do:

Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
Equivalencies include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please see International Student Admissions Requirements below).
Submit a completed application
Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.

Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)

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