See Courses & Program Info
View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, and more.
This program requires a total of 120 credits.
- 33 Required Major Credits: Review the required major courses outlined below or view the recommended course sequence to progress through this program.听
- 41 General Education Credits: Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework requirements for bachelor's degrees.听
- 46 Elective Credits: 搁别惫颈别飞听迟丑别 course catalog or to help you select elective courses.
Required Major Courses
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 350)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 360)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 413)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 459)
Required Major Electives
Take 9 credits of coursework chosen from the following options:
- Any three upper-level courses from ARIN, CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, CYOP, DATA, or IFSM disciplines, provided prerequisites are met.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CSIA 485)
Accelerated Pathway
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master's degree or graduate certificate in cybersecurity management and policy.
This cybersecurity program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:
* PMI-PBA庐 is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute
For some of the upper-level cybersecurity and IT courses in this program, you will need equipment that meets the following specifications. Courses in graphics- or computing-intensive disciplines may require a higher processing speed, more RAM, and/or better screen resolution.
Hardware Requirements
- 64-bit processor, Intel Core i5 (7th generation or higher), or equivalent (e.g., AMD, M1)聽
- Processor speed: 1.5 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended)聽
- Storage: At least 250 GB (SSD [preferred] or HD), with at least 30 percent free space聽
- RAM: At least 4 GB (8 GB recommended)聽
- Display/monitor: Minimum 13鈥澛
- Screen resolution: Minimum 1280 px x 1024 px聽
- Keyboard and mouse/trackpad聽
- High-speed Internet connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi)聽
- 32-bit video card
Operating System
Choose one of the following:
- Windows 10 (recommended; version 1909 or higher required for any course using Adobe Creative Cloud)聽
- Mac OS X 10.15 or higher聽
- Ubuntu 18.04+ (or other Linux LTS)聽
Software
- Microsoft Office 2019 or later (Office 365 Education is available for free with your student email address.)聽
- Most recent version/update of a web browser (Firefox, Safari, or Chrome)聽
- Antivirus software聽
- Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader聽
Additional Recommendations
- Built-in camera (or USB port for a webcam)
- Built-in microphone and speakers (or USB ports for external audio devices)
Develop Career-Ready Skills in Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Employers highly value the knowledge and skills that you will cultivate in the online cybersecurity management and policy bachelor鈥檚 degree program, which can easily translate to almost any modern industry. Program graduates develop crucial skills in policy development and implementation, leadership, communication, incident response and management and risk assessment. Our cybersecurity management and policy degree program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:聽
Advance Your Career
This program is designed to help you develop skills to manage the people and technologies required to protect information systems, information, and cyber infrastructures. It is ideal for students who want to leverage previous work experience into career growth and move to a leadership or management role within a corporate organization or government agency. Potential cybersecurity management and policy job titles include cybersecurity analyst, program manager, compliance manager, information systems security manager, and cybersecurity risk management analyst.
33%
Job Growth
Information security analysts鈥 employment rate is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
470K+
Job Openings
There are more than 470,000 U.S.-based job openings requiring cybersecurity-related skills, according to a recent CompTIA research report.
50%+
Intend to Hire
More than 50 percent of companies are considering new hires in cybersecurity, according to a recent CompTIA research report.
$1T
Cybercrime Cost
The cost of damages resulting from cybercrime is set to reach $1 trillion per month by 2031.
Practice Real-World Skills in Your Cybersecurity Management & Policy Courses
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
- Apply business analysis principles and methods to cybersecurity problems in business and industry and perform an e-commerce risk analysis.
- Compare and contrast two state government IT security policies.听
- Develop metrics and measures for information security programs.
- Develop organization-level security policies for enterprise IT governance and audit IT compliance practices and processes.
- Develop security strategies, plans, policies, and processes for the protection of an organization's critical information and assets.听
- Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and determine secure implementation strategies for best-fit business solutions.听
Explore UMGC Cybersecurity Insights
Gain insight from our faculty and staff and delve deeper into a range of topics, including the career potential of cybersecurity management and policy majors and how to apply major-related principles to everyday activities.
FAQs
Get answers to questions that current and prospective students are asking about program admission, credibility, student organizations, and more.
An online bachelor鈥檚 degree in cybersecurity management and policy is a college degree students can earn online that can help them prepare to become leaders in data protection. UMGC鈥檚 innovative 120-credit program uses a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, the curriculum combines theories with real-world applications to provide you with skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure in both the private and public sectors.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in cybersecurity management and policy is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
At t 黑料社区, we're proud to offer competitive, affordable tuition rates to students who want to earn an online cybersecurity management and policy bachelor鈥檚 degree. We offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials instead of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable. You can see our affordable tuition rates, including a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military service members and their spouses and dependent children, at the top of this page.
You do not need any background or experience in cybersecurity to apply for and graduate with an online bachelor鈥檚 degree in cybersecurity management and policy. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
IEEE Student Chapter at t 黑料社区 (Technology & Computing)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-UMGC student chapter provides members with experience and growth opportunities in the field of technology and computer science through various events such as seminars and competitions. In addition, this chapter also provides networking assistance to students by connecting them with professionals in various fields.
Current students can聽聽if they are enrolled at least half-time at t 黑料社区 in a program of study in an IEEE-designated field.听The designated fields (as defined by IEEE) are engineering; computer sciences and information technology; physical sciences; biological and medical sciences; mathematics; technical communications; education; management; and law and policy.
The group also has an that is open to any student, alumnus, staff member, or faculty member who is interested in supporting the chapter or attending chapter events.
Please email聽ieee@umgc.edu聽for more information.听
Cyber Competition Team
The Cyber Competition Team represents UMGC at various cybersecurity events and tournaments nationwide. Being a member of the team gives students an opportunity to develop their cybersecurity skills and network with other students. The team is open to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni through a tryout process. Email jesse.varsalone@umgc.edu or visit the team webpage to learn more.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computing & Technology Disciplines)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and IT disciplines, is designed to promote the computing and information sciences and to encourage the enhancement of knowledge in the field. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the computing and information science disciplines.听Membership is by invitation only.
Undergraduate membership is聽open to students majoring in one of the computing disciplines. Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours towards their degree, including 30 or more credits at t 黑料社区 in courses assessed using the standard letter grading system (A鈥揊), and at least 15 credits from information technology and computer science courses. Students need to have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all coursework taken from the information technology and computer science courses.
Graduate student membership is open to students聽pursuing one of the following degrees: MS in cloud computing systems, cyber operations, cybersecurity management & policy, cybersecurity technology, data analytics, digital forensics & cyber investigation, or information technology (with a concentration in software engineering or systems engineering). To qualify for graduate-level membership, you must have completed at least 50% of credits at t 黑料社区 toward your degree, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
For more information, please email upe@umgc.edu.
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter at University of Maryland Global Campus aims to build a community within UMGC that promotes women鈥檚 education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity.听It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Interested students and alumni are invited to join the .