Build career-focused computing skills and ensure the digital safety of your organization with an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Connect and network with similar-minded peers and learn from highly regarded faculty members who are experts in the field. Save time and money on your cybersecurity degree thanks to our variety of scholarship opportunities and our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Build Knowledge in Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, & More
This program is a great fit for students looking to advance in their careers and earn a market-tested credential in the cybersecurity field. This innovative and dynamic online program is designed to help you take a well-rounded approach and learn the principles, procedures, and technologies needed to secure an organization. You will familiarize yourself with the basics of IT and computer networks while also learning the latest troubleshooting, ethical hacking, and monitoring strategies. Our cybersecurity technology courses are taught by full-time cybersecurity professionals who bring their practical knowledge and skillsets to the classroom with them.
Here are a few benefits of this online cybersecurity degree program:
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Take courses that may help prepare you for several important cybersecurity certifications, including CompTIA A+, (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
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Join one of our cyber- or IT-focused student organizations like the computing club or Upsilon Pi Epsilon (the international honor society for computing and IT).
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Try out for the award-winning Cybersecurity Competition Team to gain hands-on experience and hone your skills in the Virtual Security Lab and nationwide competitions.
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Attend an institution designated as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE). Several courses in this program can help you on your way to earning CDFAE Certificates of Completion, including Digital Media Collector and Digital Forensic Examiner.
For more information, please visit UMGC’s website at https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/cybersecurity-technology