Cybersecurity and IT Management, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Cybersecurity Administration program provides students with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and project management along with additional technical skills required for success in the field of cybersecurity.
Project Overview
The U.S. government’s cyber workforce has grown by approximately 8 percent since 2016, but still has more than 35,000 cybersecurity jobs to fill.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management program provides students with skills in relation to a wide range of Cybersecurity challenges.
Career Paths
The Cybersecurity and IT Management major differs from the Cybersecurity Administration major in that it includes additional enrichment of the Information Technology courses required to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ exam, an industry-standard exam for careers in IT. The Cybersecurity and IT Management major will also prepare students to sit for the Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE), Certified Ethical Hacker Exam (CEH), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exams. Students who earn a degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management may explore the following career opportunities:
- Network and Systems Engineer
- Network and Systems Support
- IT Manager
- Database Specialist
Program Information
- Degree Awarded
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- Bachelor of Arts
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- Major
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- Blended
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