Program Description

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity (BS-CYBR) program is to create technologically capable, business-aware cybersecurity professionals capable of applying technical skills and the knowledge of security management to protect computerized information systems from a wide variety of threats, and to manage the risks associated with modern information technology usage. Cybersecurity is a computing-based discipline involving technology, people, information, and processes to enable assured operations. It involves the creation, operation, analysis, and testing of secure computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including aspects of information technology, law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management often in the context of adversaries.

The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have jointly designated Kennesaw State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education with specialized focus areas in Security Policy Development & Compliance and Systems Security Administration.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity is a fully online degree that has the primary objective of meeting the high demand for professional degrees in the area of cybersecurity. The degree has core requirements, major requirements, major specializations, and required electives. The major contains those courses considered fundamental to the cybersecurity field and the electives give the student some flexibility in choice.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of Cybersecurity.
2. Communicate effectively in writing or oral presentations; work independently or in teams and demonstrate a high degree of legal and ethical principles.
3. Plan, build, and operate a Cybersecurity infrastructure required to effectively protect information assets.
4. Use defensive measures and collected information to identify, analyze, and defend against threats to information, information systems, and networks.
5. Conduct assessments of the level of risk associated with threats to and vulnerabilities in information assets and their supporting systems and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures.
6. Plan and respond to non-normal events, including incidents, disasters, crises, and threats to business continuity.

This program is a part of the Michael J. Coles College of Business .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

 Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements