Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security Specialization
Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in top demand.
BSIT program competencies:
- Differentiate and evaluate computer operating system, networking and network management, computer system security and IT compliance and governance requirements and best practices.
- Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of modern database systems.
- Design, create, evaluate, and evolve enterprise architectures.
- Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
- Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application or using other software application supported by a project plan.
- Integrate applications, technology and devices to support Web development and augment solutions through the evaluation of emerging media and emerging technology.
- Apply project management concepts such as risk management, planning, scheduling, team building, leadership, project control, quality assurance, scope management, and change control.
Degree Requirements
Courses - General Education
Courses - Core
| CS126 | Unix Fundamentals | 4 |
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| CS251 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS362 | Structured Query Language for Data Management | 4 |
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
| IT106 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 4 |
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| IT140 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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| IT190 | Introduction to IT | 4 |
| IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| IT401 | Information Technology Architectures | 4 |
| IT425 | Systems Analysis, Design and Integration | 4 |
| MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
Courses: Specialization
| CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
| CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
| CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| CSS300 | Vulnerability Assessment and Management | 4 |
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| CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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| CSS330 | Database Security | 4 |
| CSS350 | Computer Forensics I | 4 |
| CSS410 | Cloud Computing, Privacy and Security | 4 |
| CSS430 | Advanced Research in IAS and IT Management | 4 |
| CSS441 | Security Compliance | 4 |
| CSS450 | Security Capstone | 4 |
| IT326 | Network Infrastructure Administration | 4 |
| IT454 | Security Management | 4 |
| IT456 | Security Architecture | 4 |
| IT458 | Disaster Recovery | 4 |
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| MPM357 | Project Performance and Quality Assurance | 4 |
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| IT Elective (4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
Students choosing a Project Management focus will take the courses listed below in the Project Management track in place of CSS410, CSS430, CSS450, IT326, IT454, IT458
| MPM332 | Organizational Leadership | 4 |
| MPM344 | Project Risk Management | 4 |
| MPM346 | Contracts and Procurement | 4 |
| MPM434 | Project Scheduling and Cost | 6 |
| MPM468 | HR Project Management | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 184
National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have recognized Colorado Technical University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD). The CTU cyber security curriculum was certified thereby to map to the DHS/NSA cybersecurity knowledge units. This recognition and certification is valid through 2021.
This CAE IA/CD designation is applicable to this degree program.
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Virtual Campus