COURSE CURRICULUM

This four-year undergraduate curriculum outlines a comprehensive academic plan focused on cybersecurity, management, and information systems. The freshman year begins with foundational courses in English composition, management, programming, information systems, and philosophy, complemented by a course on university life and professional development. In the spring, students advance to Composition II and Programming II while being introduced to microeconomics, IT infrastructure, and mathematics, along with a course on professional branding. Sophomore year focuses on accounting, economics, and cybersecurity foundations. Students gain technical skills through scripting and networking systems, along with exposure to business productivity software and leadership development. In the spring, they continue accounting studies and explore cybersecurity principles and physical security, while also studying marketing and statistics. The junior year deepens cybersecurity knowledge with courses in cryptography, network security, and systems analysis. Students also take speech and a social science elective such as American Government. In the spring, the curriculum includes information security and data science, along with courses in ethics, history, and a natural science elective. The senior year focuses on advanced cybersecurity practices like ethical hacking, digital forensics, and operational security. Students also complete key business subjects such as business law, financial management, and organizational behavior. The final semester includes a capstone senior project in technology and a strategic planning course. Throughout, the program integrates technical expertise, business acumen, ethical reasoning, and leadership skills, preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and information systems management. The carefully sequenced prerequisites ensure a structured learning path, allowing students to build from core principles to advanced applications while also fulfilling general education requirements. Elective choices offer some flexibility, particularly in history, natural science, and government, enabling students to tailor their education to their interests. The curriculum emphasizes both practical and theoretical aspects of the field, fostering well-rounded, job-ready graduates.