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Online Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

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Develop Cutting-Edge Skills to Prevent Cybercrime

100% Online

3 Major Options

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Transfer Up to 90 Credits

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  • Duration 3.5 years
  • Cost per Credit $410
  • Credit Hours 120

Program Benefits

  • No background in IT or computer science is required
  • Learn 100% online from anywhere in courses led by experienced and industry-connected faculty
  • The program offers fully paid internships open to online students at the Richard E. Neal Center of Cybersecurity Excellence and Security Operations Center at Union Station in Springfield, MA.
  • Bay Path University has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Defense through 2027 for its Digital Forensics and Incident Response program

Become a Skilled Tech Professional with a Customizable Degree

The online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree from The American Women’s College of Bay Path University (TAWC) gives you the expertise you need to secure organizational data. As a student, you will learn using the same tools and technologies as professionals in the field to build your technical skill set. Choose from required majors in Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Information Assurance, and Risk Management to enhance your knowledge in targeted areas.

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Learn to identify and investigate cybercrime by developing skills for leveraging cutting-edge digital forensic tools and techniques.

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Information Assurance

Build the skills to protect digital infrastructure and help organizations keep valuable information secure.

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Risk Management

Gain the expertise you need to identify, evaluate, and manage threats to digital assets with courses in project management and crisis management.

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Meet the Demand for Cyber Experts

Projections indicate the global cybersecurity market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030.1 Around 682,800 new computer and information technology jobs are expected to be added to the workforce from 2021 to 2031.2

This impressive industry growth makes now an ideal time to enter the cybersecurity field. The competencies you’ll gain in our bachelor’s program will empower you to succeed as a tech expert now and in the future.

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Curriculum

120 total credits

40 total courses

In the online cybersecurity bachelor’s program, you will complete a university core, specialized major coursework, and a range of electives to customize your studies for your career interests. Each course is six weeks long and delivered 100% online. Study industry-focused topics like mobile technology, digital forensics, computer networks, and more to excel in many tech roles.

Course Highlights

  • Cyber Governance: Privacy, Ethics, and Digital Rights
  • Research and Writing in the Disciplines
  • Programming Languages
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Admissions Requirements – Start Your Application

Transfer up to 90 credits

6 start dates per year

Don’t put your professional goals on hold. Discover what you could achieve and apply to the online BS in Cybersecurity program today.

Applicants will need the following to apply:

A completed application
2.0 GPA or higher

Note: Students with a GPA under 2.0 may be considered
Official transcripts from your high school or all regionally accredited institutions you have attended
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Tuition & Aid – Earn Your Degree at an Affordable Price

$410 per credit

$49,200 total tuition

Earning your degree online with TAWC is an investment in your future, which is why we provide options when it comes to financing your education. Discover the financial aid resources and scholarship opportunities available to you.

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What You’ll Learn

The online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree delivers the interdisciplinary technical knowledge you need to protect valuable data assets and prevent cyber attacks. Depending on the cybersecurity major you choose, you will gain skills such as the ones listed here.

By Graduation, You’ll Have Skills to:

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Learn Online, Not Alone

At TAWC, you’ll connect with a community of driven women who are on the same path as you. You’ll learn together using SOUL, our award-winning learning model. SOUL pairs you with an Academic Advisor & Success Coach, a real person, to help prepare you for your program. Using analytics, SOUL can tell if you start to struggle, and will alert them to help you before you fall behind.

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Be Empowered to Thrive in Your Career

Leaders at TAWC understand that women with advanced leadership skills succeed in taking control of their careers and their futures. That’s why we developed the We Empower Learners and Leaders (WELL) program to give you a safe, real-world setting to define your leadership style and practice top leadership skills.

This coursework is a part of every degree program and has been described as “transformational” and “life-changing” by our students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.

You can complete the program in just 3.5 years. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

Tuition is $410 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 120 credit hours for a total tuition of $49,200. You can review all tuition costs on the tuition page.

Yes, we accept up to 90 transfer credits from prior coursework and professional, volunteer, or military experience. Learn more about our requirements on the program’s admissions page.

You’ll complete 120 credits to earn your degree. You can review the courses to explore the topics.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and official transcripts from your high school and, if applicable, all regionally accredited institutions you have attended. Learn more about our requirements on the program’s admissions page.

Depending on the major you choose within your degree, earning the online BS in Cybersecurity opens doors to a wide range of in-demand career possibilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information technology employment is expected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Graduates who pursue the Digital Forensics and Incident Response major can pursue careers like cybercrime analyst and digital criminology specialist, while the Risk Management major prepares students for careers that include security analyst and information security manager. The Information Assurance major is ideal for students who wish to pursue roles like information security analyst and secure systems auditor.

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Sources

  1. Grand View Research. “Cyber Security Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report.” Retrieved from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cyber-security-market#:~:text=Report%20Overview,12.3%25%20from%202023%20to%202030.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm.