Program Overview
The degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity Management requires successful completion of 120 hours including (1) the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using designated courses in the major; (2) 15 hours of business requirements; (3) 6 hours of statistics and mathematics; (4) 28 hours of technology courses; (5) 21 hours of strategy/management courses; and (6) electives to bring total credit hours to 120.
Mathematics Pathways: First-time, first-year students majoring in Cybersecurity Management enter the College Algebra Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1390 during their first year of study, unless they have already been awarded credit for MATH 1390.
Abbreviation Key – UCA Core Program
LD = Lower Division
UD = Upper Division
C = Effective Communication
D = Diversity
I = Critical Inquiry
R = Responsible Living
Z = Capstone Experience
Program Outline
Requirements for the BS Cybersecurity Management degree follow.
UCA Core (38 hours)
The following required courses in the major may be taken as part of the lower-division UCA Core.
ECON 2310 Global Environment of Business
ECON 2320 Macroeconomics
MGMT 2301 Business Communications
PSCI 1330 US Government & Politics
Business Requirements (15 hours)
- ACCT 2310 Accounting I
- ECON 2321 Microeconomics
- CISA 3321 Managing Systems & Technology
- FINA 3330 Managing Finance & Capital [UD UCA Core: I]
- MGMT 3340 Managing People and Work [UD UCA Core: D, R]
Statistics and Mathematics Requirement (6 hours)
- CISA 2330 Business Statistics [ACTS: BUSI2103] or MATH 2311 Elementary Statistics [ACTS: MATH2103]
- MATH 1395 Applied Mathematics for Business (or higher)
Technology Requirement (28 hours)
- CSCI 1470 Computer Science I
- CSCI 4305 Linux/Unix Systems
- CSEC 2300 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CSEC 3320 Computer Forensics
- CISA 3328 Systems Analysis & Design [UD UCA Core: C]
- CISA 3363 Networking I or CSCI 2335 Networking
- CISA 3365 Database Applications
- CISA 4360 Information Security
- CISA 4363 Networking II
Strategy & Management Requirement (21 hours)
- PSCI 2300 International Relations
- PSCI 3316 Cybersecurity Law & Policy [UD UCA Core: C]
- PSCI 3369 Cybersecurity Citizenship
- MGMT 3305 Business Ethics
- CISA 4361 Cybersecurity Governance & Policy
- CISA 4375 Cybersecurity Strategy & Management
- CISA 4355 Project Management [UD UCA Core: Z]
University of Central Arkansas
Overview:
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is a public university located in Conway, Arkansas. It boasts a rich 115-year tradition of excellence and is committed to providing an innovative and collaborative education within a culture of student support and success.
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UCA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic Advising:
Provides guidance and support for academic planning and course selection.Accessibility Resources and Services:
Offers accommodations and support for students with disabilities.Bear Card:
A multi-purpose card used for access to campus facilities, meal plans, and more.Bookstore:
Provides textbooks, course materials, and merchandise.Campus Safety:
Ensures a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.Career Services:
Assists students with career exploration, job search, and internship opportunities.Disability Resource Center:
Provides support and accommodations for students with disabilities.Financial Aid:
Offers various financial aid programs and scholarships to help students fund their education.Food Services:
Provides dining options on campus.Housing & Residence Life:
Offers on-campus housing options and residence life programs.Information Technology:
Provides technical support and resources for students.Library:
Offers a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources.Student Health:
Provides healthcare services to students.Student Organizations:
Offers a wide variety of student organizations for students to join and engage in extracurricular activities.Veterans Services:
Provides support and resources for veteran students.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCA offers a vibrant campus life with numerous opportunities for students to get involved and make connections. Students can:
Join over 150 Recognized Student Organizations:
Catering to diverse interests and passions.Participate in various events and activities:
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With various residence halls and living learning communities.Enjoy recreational facilities:
Including a campus recreation center.Volunteer in the community:
Through service-learning opportunities.Key Reasons to Study There:
UCA Commitment:
A groundbreaking program offering a debt-free pathway for tuition and fees for incoming Arkansas freshmen with household income of $100k or less.Small class sizes:
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With a focus on research and experiential learning.Academic Programs:
UCA offers a wide range of academic programs across five colleges:
