Cyber security plays an integral role in defending and protecting a business’s most valuable assets from digital threats. In this program, you’ll learn how to build defensive infrastructure, fight off external dangers, and contribute to long-term business success.
Cyber Security Online Degree
Earn a Best-in-Class Degree
UTSA’s unique program contextualizes the role of cyber security within the greater business landscape. By building a general knowledge of business alongside highly marketable cyber security skills, you’ll be better able to protect and defend valuable information, data, and assets. Plus, with a comprehension of the dynamic relationship between cyber security and an organization’s greater goals, you’ll also be prepared for active involvement in building and sustaining the future.
Learn from the Best
You’ll learn from our top-tier faculty with academic expertise in digital forensics, secure design, and detection, giving you the industry-aligned skills, you need to advance your career. The quality of our academics was recognized by Intelligent.com, which ranked UTSA #1 for academic support and #15 overall among the top online cyber security degrees in 2020.
100% Online, Designed to fit into your Lifestyle
Because we offer the coursework 100% online, you can personalize your experience to fit your schedule. Also, you may receive credit for your previous college credit, shortening time to completion so you can begin or advance your career in cyber security sooner. The good news is your academic advisor will help you develop your plan through to graduation.
Cyber Security is an exciting, growing field in a state of constant innovation. Our curriculum is designed to get you to the top of your game and make you a sought-after cyber security professional.
Graduates of our program are fully trained for in-demand occupations including:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Network Security Analysts
- Software Developer, Systems Software
- Software Developer, Applications
- Vulnerability Assessment Analysts
Largest employers of UTSA graduates include:
Industries for Cyber Security Graduates
Cyber Security is a widely applicable major as businesses and organizations across several industries require staff and services related to this major. The industries that posted the largest number of Cyber Security-related positions over 2018-19 included:
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Computer Systems Design
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Management and Technical Consulting
Salaries for Cyber Security Graduates
The salary range for open cyber security-related positions in the US between November 2018 and October 2019 were:
| Lowest 10% | $67,793 |
| Median | $93,681 |
| Top 10% | $120,153 |
Source: Burning Glass
Cyber Security Online Degree
UTSA Core Curriculum42 Semester Credit Hours |
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| First-Year Experience | AIS 1203-1273 (if required) | ||||
| Peer Mentorship Program | UPM 1000 | ||||
| Communication 010 | WRC 1013 | ||||
| WRC 1023 (p: WRC 1013) | |||||
| Mathematics 020 | MAT 1053 or 1133 | ||||
| Life & Physical Sciences 030 | |||||
| Language, Philosophy & Culture 040 | |||||
| Creative Arts 050 | |||||
| American History 060 | HIS 1043 or 2053 | ||||
| HIS 1053 or 2053 | |||||
| Govt-Political Science 070 | POL 1013 | ||||
| POL 1133 or 1213 | |||||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences 080 | ECO 2023 | ||||
| Component Area Option 090 | MAT 1053 or 1133 | ||||
COMMON BODY OF KNOWLEDGE45–51 Semester Credit Hours, depending on if MAT 1053 or MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 are satisfied in the Core |
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| Principles of Accounting I | ACC 2013 | ||||
| Principles of Accounting II | ACC 2033 (p: ACC 2013) | ||||
| Business & Professional Speech or Digital Business Communication |
COM 1053 (p: WRC 1013) or COM 1063 |
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| Introductory Macroeconomics | ECO 2013 (p. ECO 2023) | ||||
| Introductory Microeconomics | ECO 2023 (p: placement in college math) |
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| The Principles of Business Finance | FIN 3013 p: (MAT 1133 ,ACC 2013 & ECO 2013, MS 1023). Or completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ACC 2033) | ||||
| Legal, Social & Ethical Issues in Business | GBA 2013 | ||||
| Business Info. Systems Fluency or Excel for Bussiness Information Systems |
IS 1403 or IS 1413 | ||||
| Information Systems for MGT | IS 3003 | ||||
| Algebra with Calculus for Business | MAT 1133(p. MAT 1053 with a C- or better) | ||||
| Business Comm. & Prof. Dev. | MGT 3003 (p: WRC 1023 and COM 1053 or COM 1063) |
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| Intro to Organization Theory | MGT 3013 | ||||
| Management Strategy (final semester) | MGT 4893 (p: FIN 3013 & MGT 3003) |
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| Principles of Marketing | MKT 3013 | ||||
| Business Stats/Computer App 1 | MS 1023 (p: C- or better in IS 1403 & MAT 1053, MAT 1133) | ||||
| Business Stats/Computer App 2 | MS 3043 (p: C- or better in IS 1403, MAT 1053, MAT 1133 & MS 1023) |
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| Management Science & Operations Technology | MS 3053 (p: C- or better in IS 1403, MAT 1053, MAT 1133, MS 1023 & MS 3043) |
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CYBERSECURITY MAJOR33 Semester Credit Hours |
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| Unlocking Cyber | IS 1003 | ||||
| Programming Languages I with Scripting | IS 2053 (p: C- or better in IS 1003) | ||||
| Database Management for Information Systems | IS 2063 (p: C- or better in IS 2053) | ||||
| Operating Systems Security | IS 3033 (p: IS 2053 or IS 2031 and IS 2033 in previous catalogs) | ||||
| Introduction to Telecommunications for Business | IS 3413 | ||||
| Network Security | IS 3423 (p: C- or better in IS 3413) | ||||
| Info Assurance & Security | IS 3513 (p: C- or better in IS 3413) | ||||
| Intrusion Detection & Incident Response | IS 3523 (p: C- or better in IS 3513) | ||||
Section B: Upper Division IS Electives = 9 Semester Credit Hours |
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| Secure Mobile App Development | IS 3043 (p: IS 2063 or IS 2041 and IS 2043 in previous catalogs) | ||||
| Introduction to Digital Forensics | IS 3433 | ||||
| Networking Fundamentals | IS 3453 (p: C- or better in IS 3413) | ||||
| Cyber Law/Legal System | IS 3533 | ||||
| Cyber Operations | IS 3833 (p: C- or better in IS 3523) | ||||
| Network Operations | IS 4033 (p: C- or better in IS 3453) | ||||
| Wide Area Networks | IS 4143 (p: C- or better in IS 3413) | ||||
| Emerging Network Technologies | IS 4223 (p: C- or better in IS 3453) | ||||
| Web Application Security | IS 4463 (p: C- or better in IS 3513) | ||||
| Info Assurance Policy | IS 4473 (p: C- or better in IS 3413 & one 3 hr security course) | ||||
| Digital Forensic Analysis I | IS 4483 | ||||
| Industrial Control Systems | IS 4513 (p: C- or better in IS 3513) |
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| Digital Forensic Analysis II | IS 4523 (p: IS 4483) | ||||
| Malware Analysis | IS 4533 (p: C- or better in IS 3033 and IS 3513) | ||||
| Cyber Attack and Defend | IS 4543 | ||||
| Internship in Cyber Security | IS 4943 (p: 6 semester hours in information courses (excluding IS 1403 and IS 3003). A 2.5 GPA and approval from the instructor, Department Chair, Associate/Assitant Dean of Undergraduate Studies. | ||||
| Agile Project Management | IS 4083 | ||||
| or | Essentials of Technology Management | MOT 4023 | |||
| or | Introduction to Project Management | MOT 4143
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The 2020-2022 catalog does not offer tracks within the OCYS degree plan.
FRESHMEN
| Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
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| Direct Admission | Top 25% | Meet UTSA’s general freshman admission requirements, must be TSI Complete and have completed or are eligible to enroll in the following courses: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013. |
| Direct Admission | Top 50% | Meet UTSA’s general freshman admission requirements, SAT score of at least 1100 (Reading and Math, old SAT), 1170 (Reading and Math, new SAT*) or an ACT composite score of at least 24, must be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013. |
| * New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. | ||
TRANSFER
| Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
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| Direct Admission | meet UTSA’s general admission requirements | 2.5 overall GPA on all transferable coursework, eligible to return to most recent institution, must be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013. |
| Summer 2020 Applicants: Transfer Cyber Security-Online requirements are different. Applicants must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and have a 2.75 overall GPA on all transferable coursework, eligible to return to most recent institution, must be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013. | ||
POST BACCALAUREATE
| No additional requirements. Post baccalaureates who completed a degree from an accredited university will have direct admission into the Cyber Security-Online program. |
In order to participate in the program, Cyber Security students will need:
- Desktop or Laptop
- Operating System: Win10 Pro
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7
- RAM: 16GB
- Webcam (internal or external), speaker and microphone
- WiFi capability
- Additional Requirement: reliable broadband internet connection
For more information on specs, visit the Cyber Security department’s website.
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