Bachelor of Science in Information Technology With An Advanced Cyber Security Certificate

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with

an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate


Approx. program length: Credits: Cost per credit: Format:

4 years 120 $398 Online


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Stay steps ahead with cybersecurity expertise


Today’s tech-reliant world has created a high-stakes environment in which IT security analysts must stay one step ahead of cyberattackers.
Become part of the solution. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Technology with an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate. You’ll gain the technical
foundation to pursue opportunities in the fast-growing field of IT security while taking courses that align with the Certified Information
Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) certification exams.

In this BSIT/ACS program, you’ll learn about:

• Information systems security

• Encryption methods and cybersecurity threats

• Network and communications security

• Business stability and disaster recovery planning

You’ll take just one 5-week course at a time, so you can balance work and life on the path to your degrees.

What sets us apart?


When you choose our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate, you can:

Learn from IT pros Finish your degree faster Prepare for your career
Our programs integrate real-world IT principles taught Transfer eligible college credits or apply to Gain IT skills through courses that align with the
by faculty with an average of 26 years of experience have relevant industry certifications or Certified Information Systems Security Professional
as CEOs, CIOs, IT directors and other industry roles. licenses evaluated for potential credit. (CISSP) and the EC-Council CSCU certification exams.

View the gainful employment disclosures for the Advanced Cyber Security Certificate (Undergraduate)

View the gainful employment disclosures for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
Projected job growth:

28%
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for information security analysts is projected to be 28 percent between 2016
and 2026. A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate can help prepare you to be an:

• Information security analyst

• Information security specialist

Gain real-world industry skills


Industry certification shows employers you’ve taken extra steps to gain the skills required for the job. Courses in our programs prepare you
to sit for industry certification exams, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and EC-Council CSCU
certification exams.

Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLink™ career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search
and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s
all about connections. And we help you make them.

Learning outcomes
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the College of Information
Systems and Technology should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program
Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program
of study. By the time you complete your Bachelor of Science in Technology with an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate, you should be able
to perform these learning outcomes.

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.
Accreditation is your assurance the University meets quality standards.

Institutional accreditation
Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by
more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has
been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
Course length: Total credits required: Max. number of transfer credits:

5 weeks 120 90

Requirements and prerequisites


You’ll need 120 credits to complete this program. These may be earned through a combination of required and elective courses. Required
courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits. View general requirements

Transfer credits
Earn your degree faster. Transfer eligible college credits or, ;if you have industry or professional certifications such as the Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) or EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU), you can apply to have relevant
certifications or licenses evaluated for potential college credit. Industry certifications may help you get credits waived at no additional cost
to you. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.

Industry review
Our Industry Advisory Council, comprised of experienced technology leaders, meets regularly to help ensure our educational programs are
up to date and aligned with current and emerging industry trends. This is just one more way a University of Phoenix® Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology degreecan help you develop the skills you’ll need in the technology world.

Core courses
• CYB100: Cyber Domain
• CMGT400: Intro To Information Assurance & Security
• CIS207: Information Systems Fundamentals
• DAT305: Data Structures For Problem Solving
• BSA375: Fundamentals Of Business Systems Development
• CYB130: Object-oriented Scripting Language
• DAT390: Database Integration With Other Systems
• DAT380: Advanced Database Architecture
• CMGT410: Project Planning And Implementation
• DAT210: Data Programming Languages
• NTC362: Fundamentals Of Networking
• CYB110: Foundations Of Security
• CYB205: Infrastructure Administration
• PRG211: Algorithms And Logic For Computer Programming
• BSA425: Bsit Capstone

CISSP is a registered trademark of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium Inc.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment

Representative.

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