When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree (pending SACSCOC approval) from North Greenville University, you’ll become prepared to start a career in the cybersecurity field — one of the highest demand fields today. You won’t just learn facts about polymorphic trojans and walk through source code; you’ll develop much-needed technical leadership skills and learn from top professionals about living out your Christian faith as you serve on the front lines of the fight against cybercrime and cyberterrorism!
- 4 Years it usually takes to complete this degree
- 120 Credit hours required
- 1 Program accreditation – North Greenville University’s programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- 5 Industry certifications – During your coursework, you’ll have the opportunity to earn industry certifications recognized by employers, including A+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Network+, and Security+.
- 2 Exams you’ll prepare for – At NGU, you’ll also begin earning experience needed to sit for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) exams.
- 1 Required internship – Gain real-world experience and build connections with potential employers with an internship during your senior year.
- $99,730 Median pay for information security analysts, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 32% Projected information security analyst occupation
growth from 2018-2028
- Artificial Intelligence Security Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Manager
- Counterespionage Analyst
- Cryptanalyst
- Cryptographer
- Cyber Intelligence Specialist
- Cybersecurity Administrator
- Cybersecurity Attorney
- Ethical Hacker
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Governance Compliance and Risk (GRC) Manager
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Security Engineer
- Information Technology (IT) Security Consultant
- Management Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
- Security Auditor
- Security Systems Administrator
- Software Programmer
ELECTIVES
- Applied Leadership
- Consumer Behavior
- Graphic and Web Design
- Internship
- Organizational Development
- Salesmanship
- Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship