The online Bachelor of Applied Science, Cyber Operations Essentials Emphasis focuses on the critical cyber skills you need to design cyber processes and programs to protect information systems and networks. This emphasis area is relevant in almost every industry and adds career-focused coursework to your bachelor’s degree.
Note: This emphasis area is only available to students who are taking classes 100% online.
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To qualify for the Bachelor of Applied Science, you must have a completed Intermediate Technical Certificate, Advanced Technical Certificate or technical associate degree (AAS or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
You also must have not already earned a bachelor’s degree.
Application Instructions for the Bachelor of Applied Science
The online Bachelor of Applied Science, Cyber Operations Essentials Emphasis is a 120-credit program that includes the following:
Review the following table for details on the cyber operations essentials emphasis courses.
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option One | CPS 301 Information Assurance and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Option One | CPS 412 Foundational Essentials for IT Cybersecurity Practitioners | 3 |
| Option One | Choose two of the following: CPS 401 Defensive Security (3) CPS 402 Offensive Security (3) CPS 403 Recovery and Forensics (3) | 6 |
| Option Two | CPS 301 Information Assurance and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Option Two | CORE 400 Cyber Systems Thinking | 3 |
| Option Two | CORE 470 Cyber Risk Management | 3 |
| Option Two | Choose one of the following: CORE 450 Cyber Threat Intelligence (3) CORE 460 Cyber Resilience Systems Design (3) | 3 |
This content is provided as a quick reference for planning your academic schedule. All official course descriptions and degree requirements are published on the undergraduate catalog site.
The cyber operations essentials emphasis is only available to students who are taking classes 100% online. Students who take classes 100% online pay $375 per credit during the 2024-25 academic year. Estimated book costs for the entire program equal $1,500. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.
Students applying to this program are encouraged to apply for scholarships to help fund their education.
Note to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to the cyber operations essentials emphasis.
Gain hands-on experience in the cyber field, develop your technical skills and network with other learners across the country. Possible careers include: cyber defense analyst, cyber security analyst and information security analyst.
From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their education journey at Boise State.
Boise State Online’s Bachelor of Applied Science is well-equipped to accommodate military service members and is an approved AU-ABC program. Whether you are on active duty, a veteran or a civilian, our team is here to support you as you earn your bachelor’s degree.
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