Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceAT 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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Build Knowledge in Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, & More
In the cybersecurity technology bachelor's degree program, you'll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally. Plus, your coursework can help prepare you for several cybersecurity certification exams.
- Courses
- Requirements
- Accelerated Pathway
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- CMIT 202
- CMIT 265
- CMIT 291
- CMIT 320
- CMIT 321
- CMIT 326
- CMIT 351
- CMIT 495
- Three upper-level courses chosen from
- any upper-level CMIT courses
- and CCJS 321
Digital Forensics Focus
If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:
- CCJS 321
- CMIT 424
- CMIT 440
- CMIT 460
* 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
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- CMIT 202
- CMIT 265
- CMIT 291
- CMIT 320
- CMIT 321
- CMIT 326
- CMIT 351
- CMIT 495
- Three upper-level courses chosen from
- any upper-level CMIT courses
- and CCJS 321
Digital Forensics Focus
If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:
- CCJS 321
- CMIT 424
- CMIT 440
- CMIT 460
* 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
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, systems administration, or network security, whether you're new to the IT field or you're looking to move up to middle management.
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- CERT Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNAv7)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-ENARSI)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-ENCOR)
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Security+
- ED-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- (ISC)2 - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- (ISC)2 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) - ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Please note: Completion of a UMGC course does not guarantee that you will earn an industry certification. You will need to successfully complete an industry exam and any other applicable requirements to earn each certification.