Kaplan University has added two new degree offerings under the School of Business and Information Technology (IT) – the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management.
Cybercrime is a big and growing enterprise that drains about $445 billion from the US businesses each year. The global impact conservatively exceeds more than $1 trillion annually, according to experts.
The online university has started the programme in lieu of growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, which is expected to grow by 37 per cent by 2022.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare graduates for entry level positions within the field by mastering the foundational goals of cybersecurity. Emphasis will be placed on implementing cybersecurity practices, recognizing and understanding the significance of security management, and obtaining relevant security related certifications.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management will prepare graduates for leadership roles developing, directing and protecting critical information infrastructures, policies and practices. Graduates will be well-practiced in the management of information continuity, asset classification and control, compliance management, and the secure administration of IT infrastructure, as well as incident response.
A recent PWC global information security report cited an increase of 48 per cent from 2013 to 2014 on the number of security breaches and incidents reported by organizations across various business sectors. This has led to mounting demand for information security professionals, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook projects to increase by 100,000 jobs in the next seven years.
At this time, the residents of following states may not enroll in these programs: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Wisconsin.