Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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Overview
Keep up with tech trends
Technology moves fast. Learn the technical expertise to stay ahead. Through our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, you’ll learn the specialized skills required to navigate networking, data management, software development and cybersecurity. You’ll take just one 5-week course at a time, so you can balance work and life on the path to your degree.
In this BSIT program, you’ll learn to:
- Design network and cloud infrastructure
- Design and develop databases for storage, retrieval and use of data
- Secure computer systems from damage, unauthorized use and exploitation
- Integrate, archive and preserve data
Study the areas that interest you with electives in data management, data analytics, cybersecurity foundations, and cybersecurity policy and governance.
You may be able to specialize your BSIT degree with one of three certificate options, which allow you to take specialized courses early in your program. The certificate you earn will be an additional credential, helping you move toward your career goals even before you graduate.
You can select certificate options or elective areas that prepare you to sit for industry certifications from EC-Council, Microsoft and CompTIA.
Specialize your BSIT
Courses
Course length:
5 weeks
Total credits required:
120
Max. number of transfer credits:
90
Requirements and prerequisites
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this program. These may be earned through a combination of required and elective courses. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits. View general requirements
Transfer credits
Earn your degree faster. Transfer eligible college credits or apply to receive potential college credits for any relevant industry or professional certifications you’ve earned from companies such as CompTIA, Microsoft or EC-Council. Industry certifications may help you get credits waived at no additional cost to you. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
Industry review
Our Industry Advisory Council, comprised of experienced technology leaders, meets regularly to help ensure our educational programs are up to date and aligned with current and emerging industry trends. This is just one more way a University of Phoenix® BSIT degree can help you develop the skills you’ll need in the technology world.
Core courses
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
Information Systems Fundamentals
cis207
3
Cyber Domain
cyb100
3
Foundations Of Security
cyb110
3
Object-oriented Scripting Language
cyb130
3
Infrastructure Administration
cyb205
3
Algorithms And Logic For Computer Programming
prg211
3
Data Programming Languages
dat210
3
Data Structures For Problem Solving
dat305
3
Fundamentals Of Networking
ntc362
3
Fundamentals Of Business Systems Development
bsa375
3
Advanced Database Architecture
dat380
3
Database Integration With Other Systems
dat390
3
Intro To Information Assurance & Security
cmgt400
3
Project Planning And Implementation
cmgt410
3
BSIT Capstone
bsa425
3
Careers & Outcomes
Job opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be 12 percent between 2016 and 2026. A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree can help prepare you to be an:
- Information systems manager
- Information systems analyst
- Information technology manager
- Computer systems analyst
- Network consultant
- Network manager
Gain real-world industry skills
Industry certification shows employers you’ve taken extra steps to gain the skills required for the job. Courses in our programs prepare you to sit for industry certification exams.
The following BSIT elective areas and certificate options prepare you to sit for corresponding industry certification exams:
Cybersecurity Foundations and Cybersecurity Policy & Governance
- Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Advanced Networking
- CompTIA® Cloud+® and Project+®
- MCSA Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure and Provisioning SQL Databases
Advanced Software Developer
- Microsoft® Programming in C#
Advanced Cybersecurity
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLinkTM career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s all about connections. And we help you make them.
Learning outcomes
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the College of Information Systems and Technology should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.
Accreditation
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation is your assurance the University meets quality standards.
Institutional accreditation
Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.
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What sets us apart?
When you choose our Bachelor of Science in IT, you can:
Learn from IT pros
Taught by faculty with an average of 26 years of experience in industry roles, including CEOs, CIOs and IT directors, our programs integrate real-world IT principles.
Finish your degree faster
Transfer eligible college credits or apply to have relevant industry certifications evaluated for potential credit.
Prepare for your career
Gain IT skills through courses that align with national certification exams from CompTIA, EC-Council and Microsoft.
Take the next step
It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And, by taking one course at a time toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree, you’ve got the way.
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