Bachelor of Science in
Cybersecurity and Policy
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Cybersecurity and Policy Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 years with no transfer credit
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac’s accreditation status is currently non-compliance, show cause. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 27, 2024 was to issue a show cause. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. www.msche.org. 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.
Instructors Who Get It
At Potomac, we hire instructors who are also practitioners in the fields they teach. You’ll benefit from their practical, informed perspective as well as their deep understanding of technology and cybersecurity theory.
Flexible, Customizable Study
Choose from in-person or online study, and tailor your degree program to your interests with one of five concentration areas.
Cybersecurity and Policy Program Overview
Technology is the backbone of modern society—which also makes it a target for attacks. You can develop essential skills for identifying and mitigating threats to data and systems, along with investigation and auditing skills, with Potomac’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy program.
What You Will Learn
Understand and Defend Against Threats
Build the skills you need to help businesses, organizations, and government agencies prevent security breaches caused by hacking, fraud, and malware. You’ll also learn to gather evidence from digital crime scenes that ensures its admissibility in a court of law.
Focus on Specific Industry Sectors
We offer five concentrations designed to help you better understand a specific industry sector. By gaining insight into the computer needs and vulnerabilities of your field of interest, you equip yourself to provide more informed service as a cybersecurity professional.
Concentrations
Government Contract Management Concentration
- CBSC 310 Computer Security
- MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
- MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
- MGMT 330 Purchasing and Material Management
- MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
- MGMT 350 Contract Administration
- MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
Healthcare Management Concentration
- HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
- HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
- HLTH 403 Global Health Administration
- HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
- HLTH 435 Strategic Healthcare Planning
- MGMT 411 Total Quality Management
Information Management Concentration
- CBSC 320 Information Security
- MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
- MCAP 351 Management Support Systems
- MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
- MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- MICS 461 Database Management
International Business Concentration
- BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
- MGMT 303 International Business Management
- MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
- MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
- MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global) Management Concentration
Management Concentration
- MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
- MGMT 360 Leadership
- MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
- MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
- MGMT 427 Operations Management
- MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy - 120 Credits
- COMP110 Computer and Office Applications
- ENGL101 English Composition I
- ENGL102 English Composition II
- GNED112 Student Success Strategies
- MATH106 College Mathematics
- MATH110 College Algebra
- ACCT101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- BUS110 Foundations of Business
- BUS202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- MGMT210 Introduction to Project Management
- CBSC235 Foundations of Cybersecurity
- CBSC245 Cyber Law
- CBSC265 Network Security Management
- COMP140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
- COMP236 Survey of Operating Systems
- COMP251 Computer Systems Technology
9 credits elective courses
- ENGL395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC201 Principles of Psychology
- SCIE312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
- CBSC301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
- CBSC305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
- CBSC320 Information Security
- CBSC405 Security Policies and Procedures
- CBSC415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
- CBSC425 Evaluating Emerging Technologies
- CBSC435 Firewalls for Security
- CBSC497 Network Security Design (Capstone Project)
- COMP315 Security Administration I
- COMP316 Security Administration II
Students also complete 18 upper-division credits in a concentration of their choice.
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy will be able to:
- Design a network that meets identified strategic objectives and reflects emerging trends and issues in cybersecurity.
- Apply appropriate network countermeasure policies designed to prevent security breaches of data and information.
- Apply professional and ethical standards of conduct that ensure the protection of personal privacy.
- Develop comprehensive security plans for computer systems, networks, and storage servers.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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Start mapping out the road to your personal and professional goals in cybersecurity. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!