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Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Management and Policy

Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Bachelor of Science
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Develop skills required to prepare for career growth in this nationally recognized program.

Prepare to become a leader in the protection of data with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management and policy from UMGC. This innovative program uses a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, the curriculum combines theories with real-world applications to provide you with skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure.


Total Credits Required: 120

  • Required Major Core Courses: 30
  • Required Major Capstone Course: 3
  • General Education Courses: 41
  • Minor and Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
  • (3 Credits, IFSM 304)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 310)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 350)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 360)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 413)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 459)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 425)

Required Major Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, CSIA 485)

Note:  (3 Credits, CMIT 202) and (3 Credits, IFSM 201) are recommended prerequisites for the major that will need to be taken in the general education and/or elective areas of your degree plan. 

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

Bachelor's General Education Requirements

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Safeguard Digital Assets
Learn to protect an organization's critical infrastructure and information.
Build Leadership Skills
Draw from fields such as management, law, science, technology, and psychology.
Integrate Solutions
Assess the use of technology to support cybersecurity goals and objectives.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Put cyber theory into practice with real-world applications and practical skills.
Analyze Cyber Attacks
Participate in the investigation of cyber incidents and assist in recovery.
Develop Cybersecurity Policy
Formulate and execute short and long-term organizational strategies.

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Industry Certification Exams

This program can help prepare you for the following industry certification exams.

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Cybersecurity Program Recognition

UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security and as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

 

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