Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

Study Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity

All courses must be completed with a C- or higher.
MIST 355	Data Communications ^*	3
MIST 356	Network Security ^**	3
or CS 465	Cybersecurity Principles and Practice
Select three of the following:	9
BETH 357	The Ethics of Information Technology
CRIM 431	Cybercrime
CYBR 525	Information Security Assurance Management
HIIM 351	Healthcare Data Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security
MATH 373	Introduction to Cryptography
MIST 400	Advanced Information Security ^*****
MIST 491	Professional Field Experience ^****
MIST 495	Independent Study
Total Hours	15

*: Students will be encouraged to take and pass the Network+ Certification.
**: Students will be encouraged to take and pass the Security + Certification or the GIAC Network Forensic Analyst certification.
***: Students may wish to take the GIAC certification for Law of Data Security & Investigations following this course.
****: Experiential Learning is a hallmark of the College of Business and Economics, and it is the cornerstone of the Minor in Business Cybersecurity Management. MIST 491 experiential learning class must be performed in a highly subspecialized area of Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Networking, requiring prior approval and faculty sponsorship. Recommended professional field experiences should enable a rigorous and hands on Cybersecurity exposure. This may take the form of participation in the US Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Internship Program, working for the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance (NCFTA), working in the Information Systems Security area of a major corporation or other internship engagement that imbues the skills required for a deep understanding of the Cybersecurity in business functional domain. In addition to faculty sponsorship, the internships will require a weekly log, coordination with the Chambers College of Business and Economics Internship Program officer, and a research paper written under the faculty sponsor guidance.
*****: Students will be encouraged to take and pass the Pentest+ Certification or the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Business Cybersecurity at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown