Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cyber Analytics

Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Analytics, learn how to interpret data to fight cyber crime

The BS in Cyber Analytics program prepares students for exciting entry level positions protecting customer data and defending the nation’s critical infrastructure from cybercriminals and nation states alike.

The BS in Cyber Analytics program prepares students for exciting entry level positions protecting customer data and defending the nation’s critical infrastructure from cybercriminals and nation states alike. The program will introduce students to the basic concepts of analytics as it relates to cybersecurity. You will be challenged to master concepts and skills such as risk management, virtualization, vulnerability scanning and mitigation, system hardening, cryptography, digital forensics, malware analysis, penetration testing. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to complete for challenging internships with local employers and learn incident handling and log analysis and basic analytics in our student run security operations center (SOC). Students will learn how to apply basic data science techniques to an organization's data management challenges and security related decision making. Students will learn the basics tools, quantitative methods, and data mining techniques for effective decision making.

Job Titles and Midrange Salaries:

Cyber Security Specialist/Technician - $92,000.00
Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator - $94,000.00
Incident Analyst/Responder - $89,000.00
IT Auditor - $98,000.00

Top Certifications:

CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
SANS/GIAC Certification

Click here to learn more about the Cyber Analytics and Cybersecurity programs from the Chair of Cyber and Information Security and the Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis (CCRA), Dr. William Butler.

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Why Capitol?

Our long history in cybersecurity education.

As one of the first schools in the nation to be designated a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency, Capitol Technology University stands ready to advance the field and do its part to combat one of the nation’s greatest challenges.

Our location puts you in the heart of the action.

The Baltimore, Maryland/Washington D.C. area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.

Our classes are taught by working professionals.

A field like cyber analytics is constantly evolving, which makes our faculty extremely valuable since many are experts in the field.

Our motto, 'find a way or make one,' delivers job ready skills.

Hands on classes, combined with extracurricular clubs like: League of Legends, the robotics club, and the gaming club, help you hone the skills needed to excel in the workplace.

Support for you

Whatever type of resource you need - a way to improve your math skills, a place to exercise, help with a job search or a disability - we have facilities and personnel ready to help.

Capitol Tech Opportunities

Risk Assessment Exercises

By taking part in risk assessment exercises, you’ll learn how to identify, analyze and evaluate your organization’s biggest vulnerabilities. Once identified, you can create a security strategy to prepare for potential risks.

Capstone Project

You have the chance to showcase your classroom knowledge in your capstone project, which is required for graduation. Depending on your major, this could be writing a report and giving an oral presentation or building, designing and testing a working prototype.

Co-Ops and Internships

An internship is an essential first step to launching your career. Our reputation helps to open doors, plus our career services office provides guidance on how to write a resume to career-related events and much more.

Washington, D.C.

Learn in the heart of the Washington D.C. Beltway — home to 350% more cyber security professionals than the rest of the US combined. Pursue work at U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency, Pentagon, CIA and hundreds of private contractors.

Key Faculty

Dr. Kellep Charles

Chair

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Dr. William Butler

Vice President

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Dr. Ron Martin

Professor of Practice

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Career Opportunities

The Capitol Commitment

We’ve created a game plan to make sure you find a job upon graduation. Learn more.

Degree Details

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Analytics is a total of 121 credits, which covers technical courses, mathematics and sciences, and English and social science courses.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science - 121 credits

Programming and Computers - 30 Credits
CS-120 Intro to Programming Using Python	3
CS-150 Introduction to Programming Using C	3
CS-200 Programming in C++	3
CS-220 Database Management	3
CS-230 Data Structures	3
CS-250 Intro to Network Programming Using C	3
CS-300 Secure Coding	3
CS-418 Operating Systems	3
CT-152 Introduction to Unix	3
NT-150 Introduction to Networking	3
Information Assurance - 33 Credits
IAE-201 Introduction to Information Assurance Concepts	3
IAE-250 Comprehensive Computer and Network Security*	3
IAE-260 Secure System Administration and Operation*	3
IAE-321 Applied Wireless Network Security*	3
IAE-325 Secure Data Communications and Cryptography*	3
IAE-390 Penetration Testing*	3
IAE-402 Introduction to Incident Handling and Malicious Code*	3
IAE-405 Malware Analysis/Reverse Engineering*	3
IAE-406 Digital Forensics and the Investigative Process*	3
IAE-457 Senior Design Project I	3
IAE-458 Senior Design Project II	3
Analytics - 18 Credits
BUS-101 Introduction to Data Science	3
CS-240 Introduction to Data Mining	3
CS-350 Data Visualization	3
CS-360 Text Mining and Natural Language Processing	3
CS-370 Computer Vision	3
CS-440 Advanced Machine Learning	3
Mathematics and Sciences - 16 Credits
MA-112 Intermediate Algebra	3
MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry	4
MA-124 Discrete Mathematics	3
MA-128 Introduction to Statistics	3
Science Elective (Must be physics or chemistry) **	3
English, Humanities, and Social Science - 24 Credits
BUS-245 Writing and Communication in Data Science	3
EN-101 English Communications I	3
EN-102 English Communications II	3
HU-331 Arts and Ideas	3
SS-351 Ethics	3
Humanities Electives (3)	3
Social Science Elective (3)*	6

**AE-150, CH-120, or PH-201.

Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.

Educational Objectives
1. Within three to five years of graduation, Cybersecurity alumni will be highly sought and will be recognized as having expertise in their field.
2. Within three to five years of graduation, Cybersecurity alumni will demonstrate a lifelong commitment to expanding their professional expertise.
3. Within three to five years of graduation, Cybersecurity alumni will continue to demonstrate character and values by making ethical decisions throughout their professional careers.
4. Within three to five years of graduation, Cybersecurity alumni will strive for the betterment of society by pursuing their vocation.
Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will:
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions;
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline;
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts;
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in cybersecurity practice based on legal and ethical principles;
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the cybersecurity discipline; and
6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2022-2023 academic year, beginning in Fall 2022 and continuing through Summer 2023:

There is no charge for online application, $25 fee for paper application
Full-time tuition is $12,915 per semester, plus fees
The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
The retired military tuition rate is $746 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
For the cost of living in Capitol Technology University's modern residential facility, click here.
Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500

For 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition and fees, click here.

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