Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology (B.S.)
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The cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology program places an emphasis on cybersecurity, technology, management, compliance, and legal issues. Experienced information technology professionals and those new to the field can prepare to become cybersecurity and information technology practitioners, investigators, managers, and leaders in one of the fastest growing job sectors. Gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and information technology, as well as additional mathematical skills to prepare for research and entry into the Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program.
Study information security, information assurance, ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis and control, securing databases, steganography, mobile device forensics, operating system security, business continuity response, disaster recovery, legal and ethical issues, auditing, evidence, and intrusion detection. Work with forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and preserve digital evidence.
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students of this program must be admitted to Illinois Tech. Previous coursework or experience in technology is helpful but not required.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology will be prepared to fill a variety of roles within the industry, such as:
- Information security officer
- Security manager
- Security administrator
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Vulnerability researcher/exploit developer
Fee Information
United States of America, Chicago