Bachelor of Science in Information Technology With An Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology With An Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology With An Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
You’ll take just one 5-week course at a time, so you can balance work and life on the path to your degrees.
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.
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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:
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.
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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
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.