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Bachelor's

Online Bachelor's Degree B.S. Information Systems and Cyber Security/Homeland Security

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Highlights

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  • Military Support
  • Choose From 11 Start Dates Each Year

$278

Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate

MAY 21

Next Start Date

All Courses

120

Number of Credits

All courses

90

Maximum Transfer Credits

All courses

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cyber Security degree program is designed for individuals to gain experience in systems analysis, programming, web development, networking, databases, and IT infrastructures. This online degree prepares individuals to develop applications, implement databases, maintain networks, and create websites with security as the focal point. The security core focuses on application security, intrusion detection, systems, IS auditing, and IS disaster recovery.

Concentration Description

Focuses on the application of technical competencies associated with homeland security roles. Students acquire knowledge and experience from expert field practitioners by focusing on topics related to terrorism, tactical response operations, weapons of mass destruction, and American homeland security.

Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Breakdown

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.

 

(* Indicates recommended course of study.)

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Classify potential threats, risks, and weaknesses in the information technology infrastructure.
Interpret business and management theory and practices that help mitigate information systems security problems.
Recognize the application of security practices.
Analyze current legal requirements for information systems security.

Concentration Outcomes

Analyze the historical impact of terrorism on current and future terrorism incidents.
Evaluate best practices to minimize potential vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Course Type
Tuition RatePer Credit Hour*
Undergraduate
$278
Graduate
$359
Doctoral
$561

*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change.

CSU's tuition rate for associate, bachelor's and master's courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount. The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.

† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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