Computer Information Security - IT Project Management

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Computer Information Security & IT Project Management equips students with the cybersecurity, risk analysis, auditing, and compliance skills needed to protect organizations from evolving threats. In addition to technical expertise, the program integrates project management and business acumen, preparing graduates for leadership roles in IT security and governance. The curriculum includes business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response frameworks, broadening students' cybersecurity perspectives and fostering collaboration among learners from diverse backgrounds. Courses also cover cloud and container security risks, ensuring graduates are well-versed in emerging industry challenges.

A key component of the program is the applied capstone project, designed to incorporate real-world experience through industry partnerships, giving students hands-on training that sets them apart in the job market. Additionally, students will gain IT project management skills aligned with industry-recognized certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

Graduates will be prepared for team-based cybersecurity and IT project management roles across industries, meeting workforce demands for professionals who can bridge the gap between technical security measures and strategic business objectives.

This program is designed to serve a broad audience beyond IT students and graduates, offering multiple pathways for those with associate degrees from various programs including business or other adjacent technology fields, each producing graduates with unique strengths. By providing a local, accessible bachelor’s degree option, this program helps IT professionals advance their careers, qualify for higher-paying roles, and prepare for further education through online or local master’s degree programs.

Admission Requirements

  • An associate of applied science degree (AAS) in a related technical field or any associate's degree accompanied by foundational knowledge of IT, acquired through certifications, coursework, and/or relevant work experience.
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcription from previous institutions
  • 25 credits of generally transferable general education coursework*

*Students who have fulfilled their general education coursework for their associates degree with non-transferable courses may take additional general education courses to meet degree requirements during their junior year. Students may be provisionally admitted into the program if they are within 25 credits from completing an associates degree."

Generally transferrable general education coursework include:

NOTE: Students may take the above courses at Bates Tech, or transfer courses in from another college.

Courses may not need to match exactly in each academic/general education category listed above. Consult with a career advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will be skilled in oral and written communication techniques. Write accurate and concise reports, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and apply strategies that manage risk, respond to active threats, and recover from cyber events.
  • Implement response plans and solving urgent problems in challenging emergencies. Accurately record data, develop and analyze datasets, and identify both short-term fixes and long-term strategies based on available data.
  • Demonstrate skills and responsible in using standard information technology systems as well as current and emerging technological tools common to Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and IT Project Management efforts.
  • Differentiate among leadership styles, evaluate and develop their own leadership skills, and effectively apply those skills in responding to situations commonly encountered in the Information System and IT project management industries.
  • Recognize and identify the roles, culture, and responsibilities intrinsically linked to managing IT related projects, people, and resources while balancing productivity against governance and compliance regulations.
CIP Code
11.1003

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