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Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Cybersecurity
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a cybersecurity degree from Strayer?
Who knows where the cyber threat will come from, and who will suffer from an attack? If you want to be one of the good guys guarding important data, consider earning a BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity from Strayer University. You’ll build skills in conducting digital forensics, learn how to help protect data and networks, and defend against a digital onslaught, whatever its source.
Program details
Is a BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity good to have? It depends on what you learn.
In this bachelor’s program, you’ll learn how to maintain the security of networks and data. You’ll explore network defense, offensive network security and countermeasures to shut hackers off from accessing important data. And you’ll find out what ethical (and unethical) hacking looks like.
- Learn how to maintain the security of networks in a range of environments.
- Study different types of hacking (both ethical and unethical).
- Perform penetration tests and information security analysis.
- Study offensive network security, ethical hacking, network defense and their countermeasures.
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
How long does it take to get a BS in IT degree?
- There are 40 11-week courses in this program.
- Overall program length depends on how many courses you take at a time.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work, which includes in-classroom and out-of-classroom work regardless of delivery mode. For each week of a quarter, one hour of classroom or online course activity and a minimum of two hours of outside study/preparation time per credit hour are built into the design of each course. Using this formula, Strayer University course design meets applicable regulatory standards. This includes preparation, activities and evaluation over ten weeks for a total of 135 hours of student work.
Accredited online university
Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you’re proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
3 out of 4 Bachelor of Information Technology alumni agree that their Strayer degree was a worthwhile investment.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2022
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Program cost breakdown
In most cases, the Strayer BS program consists of 40 courses, with the price of $1,525 per course in tuition. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term, and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
Transfer credits
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
Scholarships and financial aid
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
Save up to $15,250 on your Strayer bachelor’s degree by accessing your general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia.*
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field.
Private loans
Nonfederal loans may pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs. The terms and conditions of federal loans are often more favorable than private loans and should be considered before exploring private loans.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about Strayer’s active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for eligible military training and life experiences.
Courses
What coursework do you need for a cybersecurity bachelor’s?
As in martial arts, so in cybersecurity: The best offense is often a good defense. Through fundamental coursework and lab-based training, you’ll gain insights into the defensive techniques used to protect against cyber threats and other nefarious activity. View all courses.
What is a minor in college?
A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.
How does a minor work?
Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.
Should you get a minor in college?
Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.
Sample courses
Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
This course is an integrative capstone course for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. The course takes a senior management approach to examine and solve real-world problems and projects. Students will apply project management techniques to create integrative information technology solutions that include databases, systems analysis, security, networking, computer infrastructure, human-computer interaction and web design.
This is a lab-based course that helps to prepare students to install, configure, secure and maintain the Windows server environment. Topics include configuring and managing DHCP, DNS, routing and remote access, file and print services. Prerequisite(s): CIS175, CIS225, CIS312 or CIS337.
Certification offering: Certification availability is subject to change.
Course preparation requirements: Course may require that prerequisites are satisfied through completion of a course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact a dean, advisor or coach for additional information.
Get the knowledge and skills to identify, track and prosecute cyber criminals. Understand computer forensics; creating a secure lab; and the process for forensic investigation, including first responder response techniques, incident management, and reports used by computer forensic investigators. Cover a broad base of topics designed to detect attacks and collect evidence in a forensically sound manner. Take preparatory steps to identify evidence in computer-related crime and abuse cases and track a hacker’s path through a client system.
This is a lab-based course that covers topics in offensive network security, ethical hacking, network defense and countermeasures. The course provides an understanding of the tactics and tools used by hackers and methods to prepare strong countermeasures and defensive systems to protect an organization’s critical infrastructure and information. Topics include perimeter defense techniques, scanning and attacking simulated networks with a variety of tools, viruses, and malware.
This is a lab-based course that covers topics in advanced penetration testing and information security analysis. Students are exposed to methodologies in conducting thorough information security analysis and advanced penetration testing techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of an organization’s infrastructure.
Career exploration
What can you do with a BS in IT, Cybersecurity degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the cybersecurity field.
Versatile skills for your future
The cybersecurity concentration can provide the skills to help you secure an organization’s data and operations against cybersecurity concerns.
- Audit network and security systems to reveal potential issues.
- Develop strategies to help clients respond to and recover from security breaches.
- Identify network intruders by analyzing log files and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity.
- Implement security measures to help safeguard data and information systems.
- Keep digital media compliant with legal policies and procedures.
- Measure security controls and determine their effectiveness, using key performance indicators.
- Modify computer security files and manage individual access requests.
- Monitor networks for data breaches, phishing and other security threats.
- Prepare plans that protect computer files against unauthorized access, modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Regulate access to the files on your network and monitor how people interact with them, to keep data from falling into the wrong hands.
- Secure data transmissions and filter out unwanted intrusions, using encryption and firewall systems.
- Stay on top of the latest computer virus news to better time your security updates.
- Take a proactive and reactive approach to supporting cybersecurity initiatives.
81
of Strayer bachelor's alumni agree that their Strayer degree gave them the confidence to advance their career.
Alumni Survey 2022
Admissions
Bachelor’s in IT admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you have to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
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