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Bachelor of Science (BS), Cybersecurity and Analytics
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Program Overview
The Cybersecurity and Analytics major will teach you about cybersecurity, business, and data analytics, and prepare you to earn additional certifications. As a graduate, You’ll be able to protect computer networks and systems from constantly evolving digital threats that face organizations. You’ll study topics like network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, scripting, cyber threat intelligence, risk management, cloud security, database systems, analytics programming, and data science processes. You’ll also learn technology and tools that are in demand in the marketplace, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, the Nmap security scanner, and the Python computer language.
After completing this major, You’ll be prepared to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer systems, analyze cyber problems and use big data techniques. Courses covering topics such as network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, scripting, cyber threat intelligence, risk management, cloud security, database systems, analytics programming, data science processes and statistical tools will make you a valuable asset to any organization.
This relevant, interdisciplinary major prepares students to work in any industry that hires cybersecurity professionals and especially those in information-intensive sectors such as finance, insurance, retail, healthcare, accounting, and military/defense. The major also prepares students for careers in cybersecurity consulting, auditing, cyber operations, and threat hunting.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
121
Program Type: BS
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: Yes
Details
Program Director: Dr. Ken Knapp
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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