Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense

Program Description

A Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense prepares students with the skills to defeat real- world cyber threats and cyberattacks. The curriculum encompasses both defensive and offensive cybersecurity techniques and concepts. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work in security operations roles.

The program is designed to utilize the foundations of the current A.A.S in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy offered at TMCC. The program ensures that students take the required courses in 8 semesters.

The program has foundations in programming, networking, and cyber security. TMCC’s cyber lab will feature current equipment and software to perform ethical hacking and penetration exercises.

Concurrent with the program, students will have the opportunity to prepare for several industry certifications, such as the Palo Alto PCCET & PCNSA, CompTia CySA+ and CEH (certified ethical hacker).

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense degree is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge to become cybersecurity professionals with a curriculum that reflects the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe People.The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense degree is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge to become cybersecurity professionals with a curriculum that reflects the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe People.

Required Courses

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • ACCT 102

    Fundamentals of Accounting

    3

  • ACCT 161

    Internship

    2

  • ACCT 200

    Elements of Accounting I

    3

  • ACCT 201

    Elements of Accounting II

    3

  • ACCT 212

    Payroll Accounting

    3

  • ACCT 218

    Computer Applications in Business

    3

  • BADM 201

    Principles of Marketing

    3

  • BADM 202

    Principles of Management

    3

  • BADM 215

    Leadership Development

    3

  • BADM 224

    Management Information Systems

    3

  • BOTE 107

    Customer Service Strategies

    3

  • BOTE 108

    Business Mathematics

    3

  • BOTE 127

    Information Processing

    3

  • BOTE 177

    Job Readiness

    1

  • BOTE 211

    Business Communications

    3

  • BOTE 247

    Spreadsheet Applications

    3

  • CIS 274

    Project Management

    3

Related General Education Courses

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • COMM

    3

  • ENGL 105

    Technical Communications

    3

  • or

  • ENGL 110

    College Composition I

    3

  • PSYC 100

    Human Relations in Organizations

    3

  • or

  • PSYC 111

    Introduction to Psychology

    3

  • Electives

    6

COMM: Communication Requirement – see Gen Ed Matrix
Electives: General Education Electives - see Gen Ed Matrix
Total Credit Hours: 63