Cybersecurity (BS)

Program Overview

The online bachelor’s cyber security degree from Aurora University Online prepares graduates to establish, implement, and oversee a cybersecurity structure for organizations of all types. Students combine technical skills with business knowledge to gain an in-depth understanding of information security operations and responses.

The comprehensive curriculum emphasizes skills and frameworks cybersecurity professionals need to identify potential threats and communicate ethical practices across enterprises. Graduates of the online cyber security degree program are qualified to assess information security from the perspectives of users, stakeholders, policymakers, and hackers.

Develop your skills and knowledge in a program designed for busy, working adults while building on your previously earned credit to complete your bachelors degree and advance your career in cybersecurity.

Curriculum Overview

Throughout the online cyber security degree program, you will develop critical knowledge in management, problem solving, compliance, governance, cybersecurity program development, and more. Coursework is designed to help you pursue your career goals without sacrificing work and family commitments. In a convenient and flexible format, you will develop the knowledge and skills to excel in the cybersecurity field.

Students will have the unique opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations through an internship. In addition to offering placement support, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor in your field who will provide feedback on various internship-related assignments. Rest assured, you can complete your internship locally as well as at your current place of work, assuming it meets the program director’s requirements.