Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity (BS-CYBR) helps you become a technologically capable, business-aware cybersecurity professional who is capable of applying technical skills and the knowledge of security management to protect computerized information systems from a wide variety of threats. You will gain the skills needed to effectively manage the risks associated with modern information technology usage.

As an affordable and high-demand post-secondary degree, you will learn to address the workplace and cybersecurity needs in the state of Georgia and around the world.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program leverages current faculty capabilities in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ’s existing  (BBA-ISA), the , and the . Compared to the current BBA-ISA degree's more managerial-focused curriculum, the B.S. in Cybersecurity will deliver a more technically-focused, security-related degree designed to specifically address the fast-growing cybersecurity sector.

The interdisciplinary nature of the B.S. in Cybersecurity program allows you to develop advanced technological skills, an understanding of the business, managerial and administrative elements of cybersecurity and an awareness of cybercrime issues affecting today's markets. 

The Bachelor program, certificate and minor are offered entirely online, allowing students the convenience and flexibility to take courses where and when they want.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Spring

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ

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Degree Pathway

Stay on path for graduation by using the degree pathway that maps out your courses by semester and by year.

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Cybersecurity Degree Benefits at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State

  • Interdisciplinary Learning- The interdisciplinary nature of the B.S. in Cybersecurity program allows you to develop deep technological skills needed for growth in cybersecurity.
  • All-Encompassing Courses - Understand the business, managerial and administrative elements of cybersecurity.
  • Address Pressing Issues - Gain an awareness of the real threat of cybercrime-related issues. 

What can you do with a Cybersecurity degree?

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • IT Auditor
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Cyber Security Manager
  • Cyber Security Architect
  • Incident Analyst
  • Security Auditor
  • Security Consultant

Cybersecurity Salary and Career Information

 

Double Owl

Double Owl Pathway

Double Owl Pathways allows undergraduate students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at significantly lower costs and in less time than pursuing each degree separately. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ offers a variety of Pathways to choose from various disciplines, allowing students to graduate sooner and get a head start on their future careers.

Center for Cybersecurity Education

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University
Center for Cybersecurity Education
3203 Campus Loop Road
Mail Drop #5800
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, GA 30144

Phone: 470-578-2857

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**Effective January 1, 2024 the BS in Cybersecurity will be moved to the Department of Information Systems and Security in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.**

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