Cyber security is an emerging field with significant opportunities for career growth. CCU's Computer Information Technology degree focuses on the necessary policy and governance skills to stop cyber-attacks, including prevention techniques and offensive skills training. You will learn the value of protecting personal and confidential information and how to address related challenges as a technology professional.

This emphasis introduces concepts such as cryptography, security engineering, and various aspects of the modern-day computing environment. You will learn skills such as analysis, communication, evaluation, recovery, detection, and the application of principles used to secure technical operations that are at risk or threatened. The coursework helps prepare you to work on the front lines of cyber and network security and provides you with an understanding of the fundamental principles of working in technology security.

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology with an emphasis in Cyber Security can transfer their graduate-level cyber security coursework to the Master of Science in Cyber Security or the MBA with an emphasis in Cyber Security. They may also apply for the graduate certificate in Cyber Policy.