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BS in Management Information Systems - Cybersecurity

Northwest Missouri State University

Location
Maryville, MO
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$41,640
Job Growth
0.32%

A business-oriented program that trains IT professionals to protect organizational data while bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

What You'll Learn

• Design and manage secure information systems integrating business and cybersecurity needs. • Implement network defenses and intrusion detection to protect organizational data. • Apply vulnerability assessment and ethical hacking techniques for risk mitigation. • Develop policies for cybersecurity compliance and incident response in IT environments.

Typical Courses

1. Network Security 2. Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3. Information Systems Analysis and Design 4. Database Security 5. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 6. Cloud Computing Security

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Information Security Specialist 3. IT Security Manager 4. Network Security Administrator

Cybersecurity Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

ScheduleFlexible
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 required; SAT/ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission.