Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (Credit Hour)
This program of study emphasizes the development of key knowledge areas in the area of cybersecurity, threats, technologies and best-practices. Students interested in working or further developing their expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, risk management, network defense and IT security would benefit from this degree program.
This program is pending WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and U.S. Department of Education approval.
Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares students for career opportunities, advancement and professional growth in the cybersecurity sector to help secure and protect organizations from a wide-variety of threats and attacks.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Confidentiality: Employ security strategies to protect the confidentiality of network devices and data.
- Integrity: Utilize industry best practices to secure data and ensure it is accurate and trustworthy.
- Availability: Maintain the accessibility of organization data, information, and systems.
- Risk: Evaluate risk of a given threat or vulnerability to an organization's resources.
- Organizational Security: Develop security policies and procedures to promote cybersecurity throughout the organization.
- Human Security: Protect IT resources from human flaws and risks.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the University general education and elective requirements, the BS Cybersecurity major consists of two components. The first component consists of 39 credits of common requirement courses (See Common Requirements). The second component consists of either electives or an emphasis area for a total of 9 upper-division credits. Note: some courses may be used to fulfill both the major and general education requirements (see the General Education Requirements section of this catalog).
All courses taken in the major program must be passed with a grade equivalent of “C” or higher. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade where the option exists.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Requirements | ||
| CSCU 251 | Introduction to Computing Systems Organization | 3 |
| CSCU 270 | Information System Security | 3 |
| CSCU 301 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSCU 315 | Organizational Information Systems | 3 |
| CSCU 353 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCU 375 | Data Encryptions and Information Security | 3 |
| CSCU 403 | Security Threat Detection and Prevention | 3 |
| CSCU 404 | Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| CSCU 405 | Security Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| CSCU 407 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CSCU 408 | Database Management | 3 |
| CSCU 495 | Security Capstone Project | 3 |
| OLCU 350 | Leadership and Professional Ethics | 3 |
| Common Requirements Subtotal | 39 | |
| Electives or Emphasis Area | ||
| Students choose three approved elective courses, gain Dean's approval for alternative courses, or may select the emphasis area below. | ||
| Electives or Emphasis Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following approved electives: | ||
| CSCU 360 | Web Design Technologies | 3 |
| CSCU 361 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCU 383 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| CSCU 385 | Project Work Structure and Resources Management | 3 |
| CSCU 397 | User Experience and Interaction Design | 3 |
| CSCU 410 | Structured Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSCU 415 | Systems Quality Assurance and Testing | 3 |
| CSCU 453 | Network Implementation | 3 |
| CSCU 458 | Advanced Web Based Database Systems | 3 |
| CSCU 483 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| OLCU 303 | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
| Electives Subtotal | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Emphasis | ||
| CSCU 383 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| CSCU 385 | Project Work Structure and Resources Management | 3 |
| CSCU 483 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| Emphasis Subtotal | 9 | |
Students with IT professional certification(s) may substitute courses as outlined below provided that their certification(s) are unexpired and currently recognized in the field. Refer to MyUMassGlobal for additional information on IT certification substitutions listed by catalog year.
| Industry Standard Certification | Substitution Course |
|---|---|
| MCSE, CCNP, MCSA: Windows Server | CSCU 353; CSCU 453 |
| Oracle DBA, MCDBA, MCSA: SQL Server 2008, MCSA: SQL Server 2012 | CSCU 408; CSCU 453 |
| CompTIA A+ | CSCU 251 |
| CompTIA Network+ | CSCU 353 |
| CompTIA Security+ | CSCU 270 |
| CompTIA Cloud Essentials | CSCC 475 (approved substitution for CSCU 251) |
| VCP (VMWare Certified Professional) | CSCU 251; CSCU 353 |
| RHCSA (Red Hat Systems Administrator) | CSCU 251; CSCU 353 |
| CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) | CSCU 270; CSCU 375 |
| CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) | CSCU 270; CSCU 375 |
| CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) | CSCU 270; CSCU 375 |
| CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) | CSCU 270; CSCU 375 |
| CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) | CSCU 270; CSCU 375 |
| PMP (project management professional) | CSCU 383; CSCU 385 |
| Six Sigma Green Belt | CSCU 383; CSCU 415 |
| CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) | CSCU 353 |
| CompTIA IT Fundamentals | CSCU 200 |