Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Networking

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Networking prepares students for careers in cybersecurity and networking. The program provides the knowledge and certifications needed to enter the growing cybersecurity and networking workforce. The project-based curriculum teaches technical and communication skills employers want, and graduates can work in engineering, consulting, analyst, and management roles across all industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree prepares students for careers in cybersecurity and networking.
• The program provides the knowledge and certifications needed to enter the growing cybersecurity and networking workforce.
• The project-based curriculum teaches technical and communication skills employers want.
• The program features opportunities to participate in clubs and competitions.
• The small class sizes and dedicated faculty provide individualized support.
• Day and online classes are available with full-time or part-time scheduling.

Outline:

• The BAS degree in Cybersecurity and Networking content includes:
• Cybersecurity principles and concepts
• Network security and management
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Digital forensics and incident response
• Cloud security

Careers:

• Graduates of the BAS degree in Cybersecurity and Networking can work in engineering, consulting, analyst, and management roles across all industries.
• The job market is strong and growing with highly competitive salaries and many opportunities for professional growth and further personal development.
• BAS degree in Cybersecurity job salaries average in the $70,000 to $115,000 range.
• Potential career paths include:
• Security policy analyst/manager
• Security architect, programmer, or engineer
• Forensics analyst investigator
• Ethical hacker/penetration analyst
• IT auditor
• Information security specialist
• Application security specialist
• Network security analyst
• Information assurance engineer
• Information security analyst
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Cybersecurity Manager
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Cybersecurity Architect
• Cyber Crime Analyst
• System Administrator, Computer/Network