Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity

On this page:

• Why Choose Information Technology and Cybersecurity
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Success Stories
• Academics and Curriculum
• Program Guide
• Admission and Aid
• Program Outcomes

Why Choose Information Technology and Cybersecurity?

Recommended High School Classes

High school classes that will help with your undergraduate degree include:

• Mathematics: College algebra, probability/statistics
• Science: Subjects utilizing the scientific method
• English: Formal argumentation, critical thinking, clear communication of intent
• Computer programming
• Networking

You can also check out College Credit Plus options.

Careers

The degree in information technology and cybersecurity will allow you to work in many industries; Network and computer systems administrators and information security analysts are a few areas you can explore.

The program allows for the greatest flexibility of course study. You will develop a broad understanding of many disciplines. Including the application of technology and computers in these fields. Our graduates can pursue a wide array of careers. The average starting salary for information sciences and systems is $61,420. (NACE Salary Survey Winter 2018)

Job Spotlight from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

• 2023 median pay: $95,360
• Entry level education: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering
• Jobs in 2023: 335,400
• Projected jobs in 2033: 326,600

Information Security Analysts

• 2023 median pay: $120,360 per year
• Entry level education: Bachelor’s degree
• Jobs in 2023: 180,700
• Projected jobs in 2033: 239,800

It's never too early—or too late—to start managing your career in engineering. Learn more about the Brandeberry Career Development Center.

Real-World Experience

We encourage you to apply skills learned in the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and/or service learning. You will learn from qualified professionals who actively work in the field of computer science and work on computer science projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.

Success Stories

Cyber force

Michelle Massa, who graduated from Wright State on May 1, was one of the first students to enroll in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Program.

More Success Stories

Academics and Curriculum

View the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cyberscecurity program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.

Program Guide

We will revise our programs to keep them as current as possible. Your advisor will go over your options if there is a change.

Admission and Aid

Review the admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify your desired major on the application. If you meet university admission requirements, you are admitted to the college. 

If you are a current student and wish to change majors, go to the WINGS Express major/minor change request form and change your major. Talk to your advisor about majoring in computer science.

There are many ways to offset the cost of your degree. With our program, you will be eligible for paid internships starting your sophomore year. There are also scholarships and other financial aid options. For more information check out the university's financial aid section.

Program Outcomes

Annual Student Enrollment: 127 for Fall 2021

Graduation Data: 14 for Summer 2020 - Spring 2021

Educational Objectives

Within a few years, graduates of our engineering programs can:

• Advance - attain post-graduation licensure, graduate degrees, and transition through professional roles with increasing complexity, responsibility, and fulfillment
• Engage - contribute to society through engagement in social, ethical, professional, and leadership activities
• Lead - assume technical leadership and mentor roles
• Adapt - maintain a strong foundational knowledge base and stay current with changing technologies, tools, and paradigms in their field

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:

• an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
• an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
• an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
• an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
• an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
• application of computer and network hardware, operating systems, system and network administration, programming languages, applications software, and databases in the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of hardware and software systems;
• application of electrical, electronic, telecommunications, and digital signal propagation fundamentals in the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of hardware and software systems;
• design, implementation, maintenance, and security of facilities involved with the processing and transfer of information;
• application of project management techniques to facilities that process and transfer information; and
• utilization of discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics in the support of facilities that process and transfer information.
• application of security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats
• identification and analysis of user needs to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.