Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a high-growth field with a huge demand for talent. Cyber threats are a constant, real issue worldwide. This program is designed to give you strong critical thinking and practical cybersecurity skills to help keep individuals and companies safe in the digital world. Due to the nature of most jobs within this space, our cybersecurity program has significantly less programming and quantitative coursework than you might expect.
Train to protect companies from digital attacks and get started in a cybersecurity career with a median salary of over $90,000.
Cybersecurity Track
In this program, you will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cyber criminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks.
You will also learn how to perform cyber forensics to investigate, collect, and preserve digital evidence associated with a breach. Finally, you will learn how to think like a “hacker” and use industry standard tools to find weaknesses in systems.
Programs of Study
- Computer Information Systems
The Integrated 5-Year MBA program is a 5-year fast-track program that culminates in graduates earning two degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
- Master of Business Administration
Computer Information Systems Major for Cybersecurity
Click through the tabs below to navigate through each program.
- Core Courses
- Core Courses
- Major Courses
- Cybersecurity Track
| Core Courses |
|---|
| Effective English |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| Laboratory Science |
| Mathematics |
| General Education Electives |
| Foreign Language Electives |
| Major Courses |
|---|
| AC 241 Principles of Accounting I |
| AC 242 Principles of Accounting II |
| BA 151 Introduction to Business |
| BA 319 Business Analytics |
| BA 336 Business and Technical Writing |
| BA 353 Business Law |
| BA 430 Global Business |
| BA 454 Strategic Management |
| BA 460 Business Senior Seminar |
| CIS 101 Microcomputer Applications |
| CIS 301 Information Management |
| EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics |
| FI 330 Principles of Finance |
| MGT 426 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics |
| MKT 311 Principles of Marketing |
| MA 211 Elementary Statistics |
| MGT 321 Principles of Management |
| CIS 264 Networks and Distributed Systems |
| CIS 265 Programming I |
| CIS 325 Database Foundation |
| CIS 331 Computer Information Systems Internship I |
| CIS 365 Programming II |
| CIS 450 Project Management |
| CIS 454 Systems Analysis |
| CIS 465 Fundamentals in Operating Systems |
| DEV 201 Foundations of Software Development |
| MA 112 Precalculus Algebra |
| Cybersecurity Track |
|---|
| CIS 115 Introduction to Cybersecurity |
| CIS 230 Cybercrime and Governance |
| CIS 240 Modern Cybersecurity |
| CIS 264 Networks and Distributed Systems |
| CIS 331 Computer Information Systems Internship I |
| CIS 350 Cyber Forensics |
| CIS 420 Ethical Hacking |
| CIS 450 Project Management |
| One Elective from Among: AC/BA/EC/FI/MGT/MKT (300 level or above) (3 Hours) |
Program Benefits
- Exam Ready: This program prepares students for multiple highly sought-after certifications.
- Job Ready: Students will build hands-on skills in courses within this program, gain multiple valuable certifications, and enter a white-hot field as highly competitive job seekers.
- Low Code: This program is designed to give students strong critical thinking and practical cybersecurity skills. Due to the nature of most jobs within this space, this program has substantially less programming and quantitative coursework than students might expect.
- Hybrid Learning – This program combines in-person and online courses to give students access to some of the most talented experts in the field. The online courses make scheduling convenient for students.
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Certified Computer Forensics Examine (CCFE)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need a degree to work in Cybersecurity?
You will need one to get hired, and having a degree in Cybersecurity provides a massive advantage in earning potential and salary. People with a bachelor’s degree also have a 50% lower rate of unemployment, and on average they make an additional $630,000 to $900,000 over their lifetime. Even more in high growth fields like this one.
Was this program really created with corporate partners?
Yes! The only way to make sure our program gives you the skills you need to get hired and teaches you to work through real-world problems that actually matter is to partner with the people out there who are actually doing it. Our collaboration with Fortune 500 companies and subject matter experts means that their multi-billion-dollar expertise is reflected in everything you’ll study here.
What will my career look like?
Cybersecurity is huge, and our graduates can take their coveted skills in any direction they’re interested in. If you favor a more generalist approach, you may focus on information technology. If you’ve always been interested in hacking, you may want to land a job in preventing digital security breaches. As a cybersecurity grad, the high-paying possibilities available to you across industries are essentially endless.
How do I know if this is a good program for me?
If you enjoy creative problem solving, if you like working on the cutting edge of technology, if you are looking for a degree that opens a ton of doors to different high-growth careers, if you are curious about how things work, and if you’re looking for a way to take part in bringing about a more secure future, you should consider this major.
Do I need to be a math whiz to study Cybersecurity?
Not at all! In fact, recent research shows our “language brain” is more important to programming ability than our “math brain.” So rest assured that, no matter how good (or bad) you are with math, cybersecurity could be the subject for you to earn an incredible salary.
“Our CIS program is the perfect marriage between business transactions and technical applications. Students learn how technology facilitates the most basic of business operations and promotes success in any organization.”
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