Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management of Cyber and Information Technology

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Earn a bachelor of science in Management of Cyber and Information Technology, be a leader in the cyber field.

Hit the job market with impressive management and technical credentials: earn a degree in management of cyber and information technology (MCIT) from Capitol. You'll be ready to walk into a management position in any industry that relies on sophisticated information sources and tools.

Coursework covers everything from management theory and business foundations to computing and telecommunications. You may concentrate on software and Internet applications, computers and technology or liberal studies.

Why Capitol?

Our comprehensive cybersecurity center

The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis serves as the university hub for training, research, analysis, and programming in all things cybersecurity. Learn to defeat simulated cyberattacks, land an internship where you can put your skills to work and prepare for the workforce, publish a scholarly article addressing an existing challenge in the field, and much more. Students–both on-ground and online–faculty, alumni, and community partners alike are welcome.

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 CIT is constantly evolving, which makes our faculty extremely valuable since many are experts in the field.

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

Cybersecurity Challenges

Join our cyber team and work with other students to defend and attack secure systems. You’ll compete against other schools and improve your skills with every challenge. Last year, the team competed in 15 cyber challenges.

Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis (CCRA)

Enhancing the security of physical and cyber infrastructures across the nation requires ongoing training. This interdisciplinary center provides working professionals bachelor- and master-level certificates.

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.

Key Faculty

Dr. Kellep Charles

Chair

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Dr. William Butler

Vice President

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Top Employers of Capitol Technology University's Graduates

Career Opportunities

The Capitol Commitment

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

Cybersecurity explained in five functions

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines “Five Functions of Cybersecurity” that organizations should use to manage cyber risks.

Degree Details

Curriculum

The bachelor of science in management of cyber and information technology (BSMCIT) degree is a total of 120 credits, which covers business foundations, business administration, information technology, technical electives, mathematics and sciences, English and social science courses. The last two years of the program is completely online.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science - 120 credits

Business Fundamentals - 18 credits
BUS-101 Introduction to Data Science	3
BUS-174 Introduction to Business and Management	3
BUS-200 Business Communications	3
BUS-275 Human Resource Management	3
BUS-280 Macroeconomics or BUS-281 Microeconomics	3
BUS-282 Foundations of Economics	3
Business Administration - 24 Credits
BUS-208 Internet and the Law	3
BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership	3
BUS-301 Project Management	3
BUS-378 Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS-410 Strategic Management	3
BUS-454 International Business	3
BUS-457 Senior Design I	3
BUS-458 Senior Design II	3
Information Technology - 33 credits
BUS-250 Database for Managers	3
BUS-362 Information Systems for Managers	3
CS-130 Introduction to Programming Using Java	3
CS-150 Introduction to Programming Using C	3
CT-152 Introduction to Unix	3
IAE-201 Introduction to Information Assurance Concepts	3
IAE-250 Comprehensive Computer and Network Security I*	3
IAE-260 Secure Systems Administration and Operation*	3
IAE-325 Secure Data Communications and Cryptology*	3
IAE-402 Introduction to Incident Handling and Malicious Code*	3
NT-100 Computer Architecture & Construction*	3
Technical Electives - 6 credits
Technical Electives (2)**	6
Mathematics and Sciences - 15 Credits
BUS-283 Managerial Accounting	3
MA-110 Business Management Math I	3
MA-111 Business Management Math II	3
MA-128 Introduction to Statistics	3
Science Elective***	3
English Communications - 6 Credits
EN-101 English Communications I	3
EN-102 English Communications II	3
Humanities and Social Sciences - 18 Credits
HU-331 Arts and Ideas	3
SS-351 Ethics	3
Humanities Electives (2)***	6
Social Science Electives (2)***	6

*Offered online only.

**Any course may be taken to satisfy the general elective requirement.

***See appropriate department for approved list.

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

The general mission of the Management of Cyber and Information Technology program is to produce systems thinkers with both management expertise and technical competence. Students will understand the demands of technical jobs and will be able to facilitate, from a managerial standpoint, an effective and efficient working environment for employees.

Learning Goals

The broad-based student learning goals for the Management of Cyber and Information Technology program are as follows:
- Employability: to produce business professionals who will have an understanding of the difference between theory and practice and how to extract from theory and extend its application to real-world situations.
- Communications: to produce business professionals who will be able to effectively communicate their ideas in both written and oral form (technical and non-technical) understanding that communication is a cooperative process in both the one-on-one and team environment.
- Preparation of the Mind: to produce business professionals who will have a broad intellectual grounding in business and/or technology. Graduates will be able to analyze situations and successfully determine cause and effect and know how to use contemporary research tools as well as more traditional methods to locate and analyze information and develop knowledge.
- Professionalism: to produce business professionals who will have an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities. Graduates will have an understanding of the possible social, economic, cultural and environmental impact of their business and/or technical solutions in a global and social context and will recognize that lifelong learning is essential to the ongoing process of professional and personal development.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to explain the major concepts in the functional areas of the degree program
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of cyber security
- Graduates will be able to explain and evaluate possible economic, social, legal, ethical, and environmental impacts of their business solutions in a global environment
- Graduates will be able to describe the global business environment
- Graduates will be able to employ decision-support tools to business decision-making
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate a mastery of traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge as it relates to the core business courses in an integrated manner within a global environment
- Graduates will be able to collaborate with a team of colleagues on diverse projects

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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