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