Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity is a Bachelor program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity from St. Ambrose University prepares students for work in digital defense, with options in ethical hacking and threat analysis. Coursework includes computer science and criminal justice topics for data recovery, identifying illegal activities, and server compromise investigations. Students also study cybersecurity fundamentals, common vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and protection strategies, plus evidence collection and analysis on network-based systems.

Students complete 120 credits in total: 39 general education credits, 45 cybersecurity credits, and 36 elective credits. Instruction is on-campus. The program includes hands-on learning using Encase Forensic, and it covers work with compromised systems and case studies focused on storage media analysis. Sample courses include introductory and advanced cybersecurity, network forensics, computer and network security, and computer forensics.

This degree supports academic and career services, including free tutoring, study groups, and supplemental instruction through the Academic Coaching and Enrichment Center. Graduates may pursue roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Specialist, Security Operations Center Analyst, Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker), and Security Compliance Analyst.

Modules

• CSCI 250 Introduction to Cybersecurity
• CSCI 335 Cybersecurity and Hacking
• CSCI 375 Network Forensics
• CSCI 415 Computer and Network Security
• CSCI 425 Computer Forensics

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• You must have graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED.
• You must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5.
• You must provide an official high school transcript.

TOEFL - 79; IELTS - 6.0

Please check detail of study units at http://www.sau.edu/academic-programs/bachelors/information-technology/ba-cybersecurity/

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Specialist
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Security Compliance Analyst

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