Businesses and Government are at greater risk of cyber attacks than ever before. From ransomware to cyber espionage, cybersecurity professionals are the first line of defense. It's their job to protect critical infrastructure, the technologies we use every day, and investigate or mitigate the damage when compromises do occur.

Program Overview:

The BSCS program is tailored for students aspiring to build computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. The Cybersecurity Engineering concentration delves into the critical area of securing computer systems against vulnerabilities and attacks.

Curriculum Highlights:

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge: Gain a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques, and skills.

Software Design and Development: Learn to design and develop different levels and types of computer software to meet domain-specific requirements.

Focus on Cybersecurity: Understand cybersecurity engineering-related theories, models, processes, techniques, and tools to construct secure software solutions.

Accreditation and Recognition:

National Center of Academic Excellence: Recognized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

ABET Accreditation: The program's outcomes align with the educational standards of ABET.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Analyze: Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing to identify solutions.

Design and Implement: Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet specific requirements.

Communication: Communicate effectively in various professional contexts.

Professional Responsibilities: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments based on legal and ethical principles.

Team Functioning: Function effectively as a team member or leader engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Application of Theory: Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Concentration Learning Outcomes (Cybersecurity Engineering):

Emerging Knowledge: Understand new models, methods, technologies, tools, and context-specific best practices.

Application of Theories: Apply cybersecurity engineering-related theories, models, processes, techniques, and tools to construct software solutions that detect, mitigate, prevent, and remove various types of security vulnerabilities and attacks.

Licensure and Certification:

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Equip yourself with a cutting-edge education in Computer Science with a focus on Cybersecurity Engineering. Join the BSCS program at CTU and contribute to the rapidly evolving digital landscape with your skills in secure software development.