Major, Bachelor of Science Degree
Program Educational Objectives - Within a few years of graduation, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate the ability to create solutions to cybersecurity problems in industry, government or academia appropriate to their levels of professional experience.
- Be capable of gauging the impact of cybersecurity on society, and possess knowledge of the ethical, social and professional responsibilities of their work.
- Have effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to the benefit of teams.
- Continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to innovation and change, and be successful in their professional work and/or graduate studies.
Additionally, graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity will demonstrate the following specific student outcomes:
- An ability to apply the theoretical foundations of cybersecurity to analyze a security problem, and to identify security policy requirements appropriate to its solution.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a security solution to meet the security policy requirements.
- An ability to apply security principles and practices to design and implement computing systems with consideration of the physical, software, and human aspects of the computing system.
- An ability to analyze and evaluate cyber systems with respect to security and maintaining operations.
- An ability to use current cybersecurity skills and tools, and to recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- An ability to function effectively in a team environment and to communicate cybersecurity related content effectively to a range of audiences.
- An ability to make informed judgments in cybersecurity practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Cybersecurity, BS (43-892) (4 Year Guide)
Cybersecurity Major (Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC)), BS (43-892) (4 Year Guide)