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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Overview
The philosophy of the BS in Cybersecurity at Presidential emphasizes a holistic and practical approach to cybersecurity education. Rather than focusing solely on coding or narrow aspects of security, it aims to build a robust foundation — combining core IT knowledge (programming, data analytics, system design) with specialized cybersecurity skills (cryptography, network defense, incident response, risk and compliance). This integrated model reflects a belief that effective cybersecurity professionals must understand both the underlying technology and the broader operational, ethical, and managerial dimensions of safeguarding information systems.
Moreover, through a mix of general education, business/leadership courses, and a capstone project, the program cultivates not only technical ability but also critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. This underscores a commitment to producing graduates who can operate in real-world environments — collaborating with diverse teams, evaluating security from organizational and global perspectives, and applying best practices to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. In this way, the program seeks to develop cybersecurity professionals ready to respond to dynamic challenges, adapt to evolving threats, and contribute responsibly to the security of digital infrastructure.
Highlights
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at Presidential is structured to provide students with the essential knowledge and technical skills needed to safeguard digital systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. The curriculum blends core IT foundations — such as data analytics, programming (Python, C#), system analysis and design, cloud programming, software quality and architecture, IoT, and emerging technologies — with specialized cybersecurity courses including threat and vulnerability management, network and systems security, cyber operations and monitoring, digital forensics and incident response, and compliance and assessment.
Spanning 120 credit hours over a standard four-year duration, the program also includes integrative general-education courses (in communication, critical thinking, ethics, social sciences, quantitative reasoning, etc.), as well as a modest business and leadership component and a final capstone project. This structure ensures that graduates are not only technically proficient, but also capable of thinking analytically, communicating effectively, and understanding broader societal and organizational contexts — preparing them for cybersecurity roles across sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and more.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
To build a comprehensive foundation in modern digital defense, the concentration focuses on critical areas driven by specialized coursework:
- Proactive Defense: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential network weaknesses and organizational risks before they can be exploited in Threat and Vulnerability Management.
- Secure Architecture: Implement rigorous security measures and best practices to safeguard applications and underlying digital infrastructure in Software and Systems Security.
- Active Surveillance: Gain real-time visibility into network activities and effectively detect, analyze, and counter emerging attacks through Cyber Operations and Monitoring.
- Investigation & Recovery: Master the investigative techniques required to analyze security breaches, recover compromised data, and lead rapid recovery efforts in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
- Regulatory Alignment: Navigate complex legal and industry standards to ensure your organization's digital practices meet stringent security policies through Compliance and Assessment.
Curriculum
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CAP 490Capstone Project3 Credit Hours
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COM 101Composition 13 Credit Hours
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COM 102Composition 23 Credit Hours
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COM 206Speech, Debate and Ethics3 Credit Hours
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COM 207Critical Thinking and Research3 Credit Hours
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HUM 201History of Social Movements3 Credit Hours
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HUM 231Language, Power and Culture3 Credit Hours
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MTH 110Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving3 Credit Hours
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MTH 115College Algebra3 Credit Hours
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SBS 210Psychology, Motivation and Decision Making3 Credit Hours
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SCI 215Creating a Sustainable World: Technology and Energy Solution3 Credit Hours
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TECH 3##Tech Entrepreneurship3 Credit Hours
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LDR 303Foundations in Operations Management3 Credit Hours
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MTH 150Discrete Mathematics3 Credit Hours
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PRG 100System Analysis and Design3 Credit Hours
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PRG 200Programming in the Cloud3 Credit Hours
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PRG 300Software Quality, Architecture, and Documentation3 Credit Hours
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PRG 310DevOps and Agile3 Credit Hours
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PRG 330Python Programming3 Credit Hours
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PRG 403Programming Security3 Credit Hours
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CYB 401Software and Systems Security3 Credit Hours
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CYB 402Cyber Operations and Monitoring3 Credit Hours
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CYB 403Digital Forensics and Incident Response3 Credit Hours
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CYB 400Threat and Vulnerability Management3 Credit Hours
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CYB 404Compliance and Assessment3 Credit Hours
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CLD 403Cloud Security and Disaster Recovery3 Credit Hours
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NET 200Network Routing and Switching3 Credit Hours
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CYB 4XXSecurity Operations & Threat Intelligence3 Credit Hours
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CSCI 3XXOperating Systems & Administration3 Credit Hours
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CYB 3XXVulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing3 Credit Hours
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BSIT 326Applied Numerical Analysis3 Credit Hours
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MTH 306Applied Calculus3 Credit Hours
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PRG 402Mobile Programming Applications3 Credit Hours
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CLD 400Virtualization and Storage3 Credit Hours
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DATA 200Applied Statistical Analytics3 Credit Hours
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TECH 300Internet of Things (IoT)3 Credit Hours
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DATA 210Database Design & Analytics3 Credit Hours
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NET 300Cloud Computing3 Credit Hours
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TECH 220Information Security3 Credit Hours
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TBDCybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Compliance3 Credit Hours
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