Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
129 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
The cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology program places an emphasis on cybersecurity, technology, management, compliance, and legal issues. Experienced information technology professionals and those new to the field can prepare to become cybersecurity and information technology practitioners, investigators, managers, and leaders in one of the fastest-growing job sectors. Gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and information technology, as well as additional mathematical skills to prepare for research and entry into the Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program.
Study information security, information assurance, ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, and control, securing databases, steganography, mobile device forensics, operating system security, business continuity response, disaster recovery, legal and ethical issues, auditing, evidence, and intrusion detection. Work with forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and preserve digital evidence.
Program Overview
The cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology program places an emphasis on cybersecurity, technology, management, compliance, and legal issues. Develop the mathematical skills needed to prepare for research and entry into the Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program.
North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA)
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA) exists as a collaborative information-based enterprise dedicated to strengthening and normalizing relationships between the two commands and academic institutions. This relationship stimulates and develops new thinking, examines cross-organizational solutions, and helps cultivate future generations of Defense and Security practitioners.
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Illinois Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Required Courses
Information Technology Core Requirements ---- ---- (33)
- ITM 100 ---- ---- Introduction to IT as a Profession ---- ---- 3
- ITM 301 ---- ---- Introduction OS and Hardware I ---- ---- 3
- ITM 311 ---- ---- Introduction to Software Development ---- ---- 3
- ITM 313 ---- ---- Introduction to Open Source Application Development ---- ---- 3
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- ITM 312 ---- ---- Introduction Systems Software Programming ---- ---- 3
- ITMD 321 ---- ---- Data Modeling and Applications ---- ---- 3
- ITMD 361 ---- ---- Fund of Web Development ---- ---- 3
- ITMD 362 ---- ---- Human-Computer Interaction ---- ---- 3
- ITMD 411 ---- ---- Intermediate Software Development ---- ---- 3
- ITMM 471 ---- ---- Project Management for ITM 3
- ITMO 340 ---- ---- Introduction Data Networks & Internet ---- ---- 3
- ITMO 356 ---- ---- Introduction Open Source OS ---- ---- 3
Cybersecurity Core Requirements ---- ---- (27)
- ITMM 485 ---- ---- Legal and Ethical Issues in IT ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 418 ---- ---- Coding Security ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 438 ---- ---- Cyber Forensics ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 443 ---- ---- Vulnerability Analysis and Control ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 448 ---- ---- Cyber Security Technologies ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 458 ---- ---- Operating System Security ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 478 ---- ---- Cyber Security Management ---- ---- 3
- ITMS 483 ---- ---- Digital Evidence ---- ---- 3
- ITMT 430 ---- ---- System Integration ---- ---- 3
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Electives ---- ---- (6)
Select six credit hours from ITM, ITMD, ITMM, ITMO, ITMS, ITMT, or TECH courses ---- ---- 6
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (20)
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 ---- ---- Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 230 ---- ---- Introduction to Discrete Math ---- ---- 3
- MATH 251 ---- ---- Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 474 ---- ---- Probability and Statistics ---- ---- 3
Natural Science and Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (10)
EG 225 and PHYS 200 are recommended
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section D ---- ---- 10
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ---- (21)
PSYC 301 is recommended
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Free Electives ---- ---- (6)
Select six credit hours ---- ---- 6
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 129
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology will be prepared to fill a variety of roles within the industry, such as:
- Information security officer
- Security manager
- Security administrator
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Vulnerability researcher/exploit developer