CYBERSECURITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Cybersecurity program introduces students to aspects of cybersecurity such as identifying security needs, examining various risks to the security of information systems, implementing and maintaining security solutions, using countermeasures to tackle hacking, and conducting security audits. Coursework is designed to teach skills and concepts needed to prepare for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and CompTIA CYSA+ Certification Exams.
UNIVERSITY CORE (46 hrs.) Specific courses within the University Core are listed in the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu.
ELECTIVES (20 hrs.) For a list of recommended electives, please refer to the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu.
COSTS AND FEES Online/Evening Accelerated: Courses in the Cybersecurity program cost $455/credit hour for lower division classes and $499/credit hour for upper division classes. On Campus/Traditional: Tuition per semester (12-17 credit hours) costs $10,500 for 2026-27.
MAJOR CORE (54 hrs.) MISE 1103 Hardware & Software Environment MISE 1203 Basics of Networking MISE 2103 Client-Server Networks I MISE 2303 Client-Server Networks II CMSC 1203 Foundations of Programming MISE 2203 Physical Networks CYBR 3003 Securing Information CMSC 3123 Working with Data Structures MISE 4213 Configuring Email and Web Services MISE 4513 Advanced Networks (Routing & Switching) CYBR 3103 Risk Management & IT Security CYBR 3203 Network Communication, Infrastructure, and Technology CYBR 3303 Authorization & Access Security CYBR 3503 Securing Windows CYBR 4503 Cloud Security CYBR 4303 Hacking Techniques & Countermeasures CYBR 4403 Introduction to Cybercrime Forensics CYBR 4993 Cybersecurity Analyst
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 120
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