Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations (University of Arizona)

Description:

The BAS in Cyber Operations prepares graduates for entry into a number of cyber-related occupations in defense, law enforcement, and private industry.  The curriculum includes both offensive and defensive cyber security content delivered within our state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment to ensure our students have extensive hands-on experiences to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed after they graduate.

 

The BAS degree in Cyber Operations is a highly technical, interdisciplinary program that offers two degree tracks:

 

The Engineering Track is firmly grounded in the computer science, networking, and cybersecurity disciplines. 

 

The Defense & Forensics Track encompasses the areas of offensive & defensive cyber operations, cyber threat Intelligence, malware analysis, networking, and digital forensics. 

Requirements:

Prerequisite Course Preparation for the Major:

Programming I; Programming II (Engineering Track Only); MAT 151: College Algebra or MAT 122B: Calculus I (Engineering Track Only); Introduction to Discrete Math for Computer Science Professionals (Engineering Track Only); and Fundamentals of Cyber Security.

 

Sample Major core courses:

 

5th Semester ENGV 308: Technical Writing NETV 385: Intro to Cyber Operations BASV 326: Network Analysis	6th Semester BASV 314 or 376: Math for Applied Sciences CYBV 388 or 470: Cyber Investigations & Forensics or Programing for Security Professionals INFV 320: Computational Thinking & Doing
7th Semester CYBV 400: Active Cyber Defense CYBV 435 or 471: Cyber Threat Intelligence  or Assembly Programming for Security Professionals CYBV 454: Malware Threats & Analysis BASV 329: Cyber Ethics	8th Semester CYBV 498: Capstone in Cyber Operations CYBV 480: Cyber Warfare CYBV 477 or 479: Wireless Networking & Security