Cybersecurity (BS)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* block rate for traditional, full-time tuition
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Introduction
If you would like to start or enhance your career as a cybersecurity analyst, then the Lindenwood University's Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in cybersecurity is designed for you. What does a cybersecurity analyst do? A cybersecurity analyst evaluates, plans, and protects an organization's computer networks and systems from vulnerabilities and malicious cyber attacks.
The BS in Cybersecurity degree program at Lindenwood University is a technical degree focusing on topics such as network security, digital forensics, and cyber investigation, cybersecurity analysis, penetration testing, ethical hacking, and more. You will learn the tools and strategies used protect, detect, and respond to cyber attacks for your organization.
The Cybersecurity (BS) courses are offered in 8-week traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
Taught by Faculty with professional knowledge
Every faculty member in the undergraduate cybersecurity program has experience both as an instructor and as an IT/Cybersecurity professional. You will benefit from their knowledge of cybersecurity as it relates to the business world. In addition to learning from your instructor, you will also benefit greatly from the professional experiences and opportunities shared among classmates.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
In recent years, the number of malicious cyber attacks has greatly increased, causing billions of dollars in losses, damaging companies’ reputations, and decreasing consumer trust. The financial implications and related operational issues have led many companies to hire cybersecurity analysts to assess and repair vulnerable computer systems and cloud networks, strengthening them to withstand even the toughest cyber-attacks. With so much data stretching across so many computer networks—from financial information to customer databases to company infrastructures—there is an increasing demand for cybersecurity analysts in all industries, including local, state, and federal government. With a BS in cybersecurity from Lindenwood University, you will have that opportunity.
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Curriculum
To ensure academic success, you will work with an advisor to determine an appropriate sequence of courses. Other professional academic resources, including career services and free on-campus and online tutoring, are available. Our admissions counselors can help you navigate the financial aid options that are available to you as a Lindenwood University student.
You must meet the general education requirements of the university. The Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity requires 60 semester hours of credit in the major beyond the general education requirements. While in this program, you will experience and learn about a wide variety of subjects within the realm of cybersecurity. Courses and subjects are industry-driven, relevant topics that are important to your success. Key topics covering security in the different layers of the network architecture include server installation and security, network security, secure software development, web-based application security, digital forensics, and cyber investigation, cybersecurity analysis, penetration testing, ethical hacking, project management, and more.
You will also be required to take a Cybersecurity Capstone course that will tie together the components and concepts you will learn throughout your experience in the degree program.
Major Coursework
60 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ICS 21300 Foundations of Information Technology
- ICS 21400 Foundations of Networking
- ICS 31000 Foundations of Cybersecurity
- ICS 32700 Network and Cloud Security
- ICS 32800 Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- ICS 41100 Microsoft Windows Server Installation & Configuration
- ICS 41200 Linux Server Installation & Configuration
- ICS 41400 Microsoft Server Identity Administration
- ICS 42100 Ethical Hacking
- ICS 42300 Advanced Penetration Testing
- ICS 42400 Cybersecurity Analysis
- ICS 43200 Secure Software Development
- ICS 43300 Web-Based Application Security
- ICS 48900 Cybersecurity Capstone
- IIT 21500 Programming Logic and Design
- IIT 22000 Hardware and Operating Systems
- IIT 33400 Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity
- IIT 33500 Blockchain Technology for Business
- IIT 35100 Database Analysis and Design Concepts
- IIT 48100 Project Management in Information Technology
General Education Mathematics Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MTH 14100 Basic Statistics
- Any GE-Math course.