Earn an Online Cyber Security Degree (Bachelor of Science)

Earn an Online Cyber Security Degree (Bachelor of Science)

The objective of the Cyber Security degree program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce and advance in professional cyber security or information security roles. Required coursework builds a foundation and broad base of skills in network protocols, advanced security concepts and operating systems and system architecture. Courses are aligned to the Network+, Security+ and CISSP industry-standard certifications.

Your curriculum focuses on operating systems, computer architectures, networking protocols and security basics. After graduation, you will possess the knowledge to analyze the role of security within an organization, as well as educate employees within the business about their security responsibilities. Plus, you’ll be prepared to sit for industry-standard certifications in Network+, Security+ and CISSP, where otherwise qualified.

Note: Grantham cannot guarantee successful completion of those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or successfully pass the exams.

You could pursue a number of information security careers, such as information security analyst, network administrator or IT security specialist¹.

At 120 credit hours, your accredited online cyber security degree program is designed to be completed in 38 months. It could take less time depending on how much transfer credit you receive and how many classes you take every term.

The undergraduate rate is $265 per credit hour. This rate may be lower if you’re a member of the military, a veteran or part of a military family. Additionally, Grantham University offers scholarships and financial aid for students who qualify.

Courses begin monthly, so you may start whenever you are ready.

Call us at (888) 947-2684 to learn more about our accredited degree programs, financial assistance opportunities or enrollment process.

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Cyber Security (Bachelor of Science)

What is cybersecurity? After successfully completing these cyber security degree programs, you will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
• Analyze a system, and identify and define the security risks and requirements for secure operation
• Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet security needs
• Address professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society
• Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing security practice
• Identify and analyze security risks of an information system
• Develop security and recovery policies appropriate to an information system

Grantham University prepares students to succeed in a diverse array of professional and civic settings by incorporating the following six critical life skills into the curriculum:

• Communication – Formulating and expressing thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal communication skills in person, in writing and in a digital world.
• Distributed Collaboration – Working effectively across distributed locations and asynchronously to achieve a common goal through relationship-building, shared responsibility, empathy and respect.
• Professional and Social Responsibilities – Engaging in social responsibility through seeking justice, valuing diversity, respecting the environment; demonstrating professionalism through integrity, mutual accountability and ethical behavior. This includes considering the social and global impact of individual and organizational decisions and an awareness of and adherence to regulations, professional standards and industry best practices.
• Critical thinking/problem solving – Using analytical reasoning when gathering and evaluating relevant information to effectively formulate possible solutions for an issue, problem or a variety of issues. This includes the ability to recognize potential consequences of a decision.
• Career Management – Identifying knowledge, skills, abilities and personal strengths and experiences necessary to pursue career goals. Recognizing areas for professional growth, how to navigate and explore job options and to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
• Data Aptitude - Developing information literacy and the capacity to manage data with subsequent finding, structuring, evaluating and interpreting in order to provide meaningful analysis to accomplish a specific purpose.

Cyber Security (Bachelor of Science)

Pursue an online degree in cyber security solutions and prepare for a career as a professional information security specialist or analyst¹.

Potential career paths and positions include:

• Information Security Analyst
• Data Security Administrator
• Information Security Officer
• Information Technology Security Analyst
• Network Specialist
• Systems Engineer

Employers can include:

• Professional, scientific and technical services
• Multi-National Corporations
• Financial institutions
• Large-scale retailers
• Major manufacturers
• Government – local, state and federal

Cyber Security (Bachelor of Science)

Grantham University’s 100% online coursework is designed to help you prepare for success in your career. While enrolled in the online cyber security degree program, your curriculum will look like this:

You may substitute CS265 - Programming in C++ for CS200.
Choose one of the following for the Program Core: 3
IS351,IS475,IS481
IS211 and IS216 must be passed with a "C" or better in order to complete this program.