Cybersecurity Degrees
Bachelor's of Science in Cybersecurity Management
The Cybersecurity Management emphasis is designed to meet the increasing employer demand for cybersecurity professionals to protect corporate IT assets. It will prepare students for a career in cybersecurity across diverse industry sectors including finance, healthcare, government and defense. The course sequence in Cybersecurity Management emphasis will train students for entry level and mid-level cybersecurity roles of cybersecurity analyst, risk analyst, cybersecurity consultant, and IT Auditor. Students will develop necessary skills and competencies to handle day-to-day cybersecurity operations and program in organizations.
Masters of Business Administration in Cybersecurity Management
The Cybersecurity Management emphasis will provide professionals with foundations in the fundamental business disciplines along with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies. Data breaches and cyber threats create significant risks for organizations dependent on sensitive information. This area of emphasis will enhance students’ understanding of complexities involved with the adoption of security technologies, achieving regulatory compliance, and implementing cybersecurity programs to mitigate risks and secure information assets. Overall, the program will enable professionals to effectively govern cybersecurity in an organization.
Executive Doctor of Business Administration in Cybersecurity Management
The Executive DBA is a three-year, part-time program designed for senior leaders in information security, information technology, compliance or auditing who strive to move into executive or corporate-level positions in their business, organization or agency. This interdisciplinary program aims to develop ethical cybersecurity leaders who can improve cybersecurity practice globally through applied, evidence-based analysis and rigorous evaluation of complex issues in play.
Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
The Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, also known as C-CAP, provides aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the academic and skills-based knowledge required to earn mid-level and advance-level cybersecurity positions. Through a series of industry-aligned college courses, boot camps and on-the-job training, apprentices will be fully equipped to succeed in one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation. Concurrently, cybersecurity organizations will benefit from a steady pipeline of highly-skilled workforce talent, allowing employers to sufficiently recruit, train and retain the top cybersecurity professionals.