BS in Cybersecurity Management Degree
BS in Cybersecurity Management Degree
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With the knowledge gained from a curriculum that focuses on both cybersecurity and management principles, you will be equipped to pursue job opportunities in the IT and business worlds.
With this degree, you may go on to explore jobs such as:
Computer and information systems manager
Information security analyst
Database architect
Network and computer systems administrator
Median annual wage for computer and information systems managers in 2020.(See disclaimer 1 )
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management degree at GCU sets you up to be a leading figure in IT security-related fields. In this program, you will gain management skills along with cybersecurity essentials to prepare you for jobs that navigate between technical and non-technical spaces within an organization.
Throughout your studies in this program, you will learn competencies that relate to both business and cybersecurity management. These competencies demonstrate the knowledge you gain that is applicable to your future as a cybersecurity management professional.
As a cybersecurity professional with your degree from GCU, you will learn servant leadership with the aim of creating a shared value of leadership within the management of cybersecurity.
Some of the core competencies you will be taught include:
Along with the knowledge gained from earning this degree, there are several other reasons to choose the cybersecurity management degree at GCU. This degree program gives you the choice of completing your courses online or in person, while also setting you up to pursue advanced STEM or business degrees down the line.
Earning your undergraduate degree in cybersecurity management prepares you for more advanced learning that can open even more doors for you in both business and cybersecurity fields. There are master’s degrees in business available at GCU to further your career growth, develop your skills and equip you with knowledge needed to become a high-level business leader.
Cybersecurity professionals never stop learning, and with the modern-day risk of cyberattacks, it’s important to dedicate yourself to advanced learning in the field. GCU offers cybersecurity master’s programs and and to equip you with the technical skills and understanding of advanced concepts needed to make a difference in the world of cybersecurity.
A cybersecurity management degree can give you a basis of knowledge needed to dive deep into the STEM field and pursue advanced degrees following graduation. If you’re looking to further your career in technology, GCU offers advanced STEM degrees in subjects such as software engineering, data science and information technology.
Read through our frequently asked questions to learn what it takes to be a manager in the cybersecurity business, as well as other important aspects of a career in cybersecurity.
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The BS in Cybersecurity Management degree at GCU is offered both on campus and online. Online programs at GCU offer the same quality education as a traditional on-campus program, but in a flexible format that suits your busy lifestyle. Online STEM students at GCU have various resources available to support you in your online learning, including online tutoring, learning resources and opportunities to collaborate with other students.
Apply today and get started on your cybersecurity management undergraduate degree.
Throughout your coursework in this cybersecurity management program, you will study both fundamental business and cybersecurity management principles. The combination of these various topics makes for an ideal balance for those looking to pursue leadership positions in the cybersecurity industry.
Some of the topics you will study throughout the program include:
Cyberlaw and privacy
Accounting
Marketing
Basics of cybersecurity
Management and leadership
Information technology ethics
Business finance
Economics
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
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Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
