Computer Science Technology (CST) – Cybersecurity Concentration is a 4-year program requiring
120credit hours, with students completing 15 credit hours per semester.
GAIN THE SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND BUILD REAL-WORLD
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS USING TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY THROUGH A PRACTICAL APPROACH.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Technology program aims to equip students with
skills for various roles, including:
$75,290 – Average Alumni Salary: Based on
previous Alumni information.
CST Alumni works at various companies including
Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, Gulfstream
Aerospace, Accenture, Savannah River
Nuclear Solution, EY (formerly Ernst & Young),
US Army, US Navy.
The Computer Science Technology curriculum – Cybersecurity track is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity. This track combines the fundamentals of computer science, electronics engineering technology with cybersecurity concepts. Students in this track will assess the trends and impact of current and past actions within the cyber world. Students will become adept at making rationalized digital decisions, evaluating threats, and managing risks in today’s cyber infrastructure. Students in this track will also learn how to apply the tools required to solve problems and mitigate new risks. Students with this track will be marketable and prepared for future-proof employment.
Students with this track will be marketable and prepared for future-proof employment in areas such as these:
Data security analyst
responsible to safeguard an organization’s computer systems and networks by developing strategies and maintaining security to ensure that an organization’s networks has no security breach.
Penetration tester
is an ethical hacker responsible for testing Information Technology / Operations Technology (IT/OT) systems to identify vulnerabilities using a wide variety of penetration software tools methods and tactics to simulate cyber-attacks
Cyber security analyst
responsible to assess, plan and enact security measures to safeguard the privacy, integrity and availability of an organization’s cyber and information assets by preventing compromise (e.g., outside/inside security breaches)
Security Software Developer
responsible to implement and develop security software and systems to ensure an organization’s network continuity of operations (i.e., maintains confidentiality, integrity and availability).
