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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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  • Level:2-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of 45 transferable university quarter credits are required to enroll in the following programs. There are no exceptions.

English Requirements:

iTEP Plus: 4.0

TOEFL iBT: 76

University of Cambridge ESOL Exams: FCE First Certificate in English

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Band 6.0

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language): Overall 60; Writing 60

PTE (Pearson Test of English): 51

The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: EIKEN Grade Pre-1

WEST-B (Washington Educator Basic Skills Test): OSPI passing scores on Reading & Writing Sections

ELS: ELS Level 109 Intensive Program

Course Information

 

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity was developed with guidance from data security leaders and hiring managers in the public and private sectors. The degree combines the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) skills employers are seeking with those that students will need to be successful now and in the future. Through the study of technology, investigative processes, and cyber-related offenses, you will be prepared to address corporate risks and enter the field as a specialist on data security and cybercrime.

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the cybersecurity bachelor’s program, you’ll learn:

  • Networking protocol for OSI and IP networking

  • The tools, processes, and procedures to secure computer networks

  • How modern computer systems work with data across multiple systems

  • Internet technology, including physical devices and networks, protocols, and services

  • Information systems taxonomies and general applications

  • An overview of the field including the objectives of information security

  • The tools and techniques that security professionals use to implement, monitor, and evaluate security on computer systems

  • An introduction to programming using Python

  • An introduction to programming using the Standard C++ programming language

 

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College Composition: 5 credits
College Mathematics: 5 credits
Humanities: 15 credits*
Social Science: 15 credits
Natural Science/Mathematics: 15 credits**

This program requires MATH 138 College Algebra or above for the College Mathematics requirement.

*Distribution of two disciplines required needed 5 credits Humanities besides writing. 

**Distribution of two disciplines required 5 credits Natural Sciences needed. 

Program Requirements

Preparatory Courses (15 Credits)

CS 132 Computer Science 1 (5)

CS 251 Statistical Computing (QSR for select programs/NS) (5)

IS 201 Fundamentals of Computing (5)

Core Requirements (45 Credits)

CS 302 Human Computer Interaction (5)

CS 330 Network Communications (5)

CS 351 Discrete Mathematics in Computing (5)

IS 312 Web Design (5)

IS 340 Operating Systems (5)

IS 345 Cybersecurity (5)

IS 350 Systems Analysis and Design (5)

IS 360 Database Technologies (5)

IS 471 Cyber Ethics (SS) (5)

Depth of Study: Cybersecurity  (30 Credits)

CS 481 Network Security (5)

CS 487 Data Security (5)

CS 488 Software Security (5)

CS 489 Component Security (5)

CS 467 Systems Security (5)

IS 464 Policy and Audits (5)

Upper Division Electives (10 Credits)

— CHOOSE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING —

IS 470 IT Service Management (5)

IS 472 IT Compliance (5)

IS 456 Database Systems Management (5)

IS 457 Enterprise Systems (5)

CS 476 Data Analysis and Presentation (5)

CS 479 Data Mining and Machine Learning (5)

CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship (5)

Capstone (5 Credits)

CJ 497 Technology and Computing Capstone (5)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

 

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program will prepare you for a career in the growing field of cybersecurity, including:

  • Data security

  • Corporate investigations

  • Cybercrime

  • Risk analysis

  • Information assurance

  • Related fields

Networking Opportunities

At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

International student health insurance for academic students per quarter: $390

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