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Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Prepare to become a leader in the protection of data with an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management and policy from UMGC. This innovative program uses a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, the curriculum combines theories with real-world applications to provide you with skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure.
Program Highlights
- Safeguard digital assets: Learn to protect an organization’s critical infrastructure and information.
- Build leadership skills: Draw from fields such as management, law, science, technology, and psychology.
- Integrate solutions: Assess the use of technology to support cybersecurity goals and objectives.
- Gain hands-on experience: Put cyber theory into practice with real-world applications and practical skills.
- Analyze cyber attacks: Participate in the investigation of cyber incidents and assist in recovery.
- Develop cybersecurity policy: Formulate and execute short and long-term organizational strategies.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 304)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 310)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 350)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 360)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 413)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 459)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 425)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 485)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you develop skills to manage people and technologies required to protect information, information systems, and infrastructures including the nation's critical cyber infrastructures. It is ideal for students who want to leverage previous work experience to move into a team leader, supervisor, or management position within a corporate organization or government agency.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
In the online cybersecurity technology bachelor's degree program, you'll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally. Plus, your coursework can help prepare you for several cybersecurity certification exams.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for certification: Take coursework that can help prepare you for industry-specific certification exams.
- Design networks: Implement and administer local-area and wide-area networks to satisfy organizational goals.
- Resolve IT problems: Meet the needs of end users by applying troubleshooting methodologies.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate IT knowledge using a wide range of presentation styles.
- Secure IT systems: Apply relevant policies and procedures to effectively secure and monitor IT systems.
- Understand best practices: Meet organizational goals using effective workforce skills, best practices, and ethical principles.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 495)
- Three upper-level courses (9 credits) chosen from the following:
- Any upper-level CMIT courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321).
Digital Forensics Focus
If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 424)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 440)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 460)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, network security, systems administration, or cybersecurity threat analysis and management, whether you're new to the IT field or looking to move up to middle management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Computer Networking
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Perfect for those who want to work as network administrators for business, government, or nonprofit organizations, the undergraduate certificate program in computer networking at University of Maryland Global Campus can provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer technology. Learn about fundamental aspects of computer troubleshooting, networking, network security, interconnected Cisco devices, and Windows server installation and configuration. Plus, you'll get a chance to choose from upper-level courses so you can tailor your degree to your career goals.
Program Highlights
This program can provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer technology.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- A 3-credit supporting elective chosen from any upper-level CMIT courses
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in network administration for corporate, government, or nonprofit organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.