Cybersecurity Degree Program Highlights
Secure a position in a growing job market with a degree in cybersecurity.
Information security is more important now than ever before. With so much of our personal information stored and used online, the demand for network security and defense against malicious attacks is greater than ever and can provide a wealth of job opportunities for anyone with the skills and education to keep up with changing tides in information security.
- Our bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity is led by IT professionals following a curriculum designed to provide a solid foundation in security across a number of different systems and platforms.
- Along the way you will learn how to analyze and respond to computer infrastructure problems, identify internal and external threats and other vital skills needed to keep up in the ever-changing world of information security.
- Once you graduate, you’ll have a perfect range of skills to start building your cybersecurity career, with all the job opportunities the industry has to offer.
- With the online degree in cybersecurity, we’ll teach you platform security, network security, operating system security, and much more.
Baker College has received the designation of National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The prestigious designation recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of cybersecurity programs offered by Baker College.
Learn Your Way
Information technology and cybersecurity classes are taught on the Owosso, and Royal Oak campuses & through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Degree in Information Technology and Cybersecurity?
Information technology and cybersecurity has become one of the highest demand areas by employers. Information, whether personal or business, is extremely valuable, and there will always be individuals looking for ways to acquire it. Organizations need technology professionals who understand and can defend against the many threats to protect their valuable assets and run secure networks in today’s global business environment. Earning a cybersecurity degree prepares graduates for careers in network and computer systems administration; computer user support; information assurance and risk management; and cyber defense. Leveraging specialized skills and an understanding of business processes, students develop, troubleshoot, support and protect computer networks to help organizations operate more effectively and securely. Graduates can continue their education with a Master of Science in Information Systems.
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Cybersecurity Curriculum
The Baker College Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity degree is a 4-year, 120 credit hours program. The program includes 30 hours in general education and 90 hours in the information technology and cybersecurity major. Information technology and cybersecurity courses include ethical hacking, network defense and intrusion, computer forensics, as well as a senior project and a 150-hour work experience course.
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Ethical Hacking I
Malware and Reverse Engineering
Senior Project
Learn on the cutting edge.
The College of IT and Engineering is proud to offer information technology and cybersecurity courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful cybersecurity career.
Cybersecurity Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective technical knowledge related to information technology security and operation.
- Demonstrate competency of various programming languages and operating systems with emphasis on scripting and security.
- Create solutions to effectively maintain, secure and protect against threats and attacks the information technology needs of all internal and external business partners.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in security practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to information assurance and cybersecurity.
Accreditation
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.
Cybersecurity Classes Available Anywhere
This cyber defense degree is offered in-person on our campuses in Owosso, and Royal Oak. Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.
On Campus Available
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Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live