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Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security with industry certifications.
ECCU
ECCU was incorporated in Wyoming and licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2006. The institution was envisioned to help serious students master skills required to succeed in the Cyber Security Space.
EC-Council, the parent company of EC-Council University, is a world leader in certifying professionals in cyber security skills and techniques.
59%
Of all jobs in Cyber Security require at least one certification.
Program Overview
ECCU’s Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BSCS) program prepares students to assume managerial and executive positions in the cyber industry. A curriculum focused on both academic rigor and developing practical skill sets, covers topical areas of cybersecurity management, incident response, and security threat assessment, upon completion of which individuals won’t be mere users of information but will be creators of knowledge and inventors of processes.
The bachelor’s in cybersecurity degree infuses practice into the theoretical components of the courses to ensure that individuals graduate being industry-ready. The program offers students the knowledge of fundamental IT security principles and skills of real-world cybersecurity applications, tools, and techniques. It specializes in areas dealing with network management, computer security, incident response, and cybersecurity threat assessment, designed to pave students’ way to a career of their choice in the cybersecurity workforce.
Program Highlights
Format
Online (Flexible with Hands-On Experience)
Intake
4 October, 2021
Duration
2 years completion program
Fee
$465/ per credit hour
Level of Study
Undergraduate
No. of Courses
20 (60 credit hours)
Industry Certification
ECCU understands the need of modern students to be industry-ready. Hence, the Bachelor’s degree program parallels the knowledge requirements for EC-Council certifications. Upon completion of the undergraduate program, ECCU’s students have the unique ability to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree and up to 7 industry-recognized certifications.
| Certifications | Master’ Degree Courses |
|---|---|
| CND | Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs |
| CEH | Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling |
| CHFI | System Forensics, Investigation, and Response |
| CTIA | Managing Risk in Information Systems |
| CSA | Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance |
| TestOut Security Pro | Security Policies and Implementation |
| TestOut Linux PRO | Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling |
Faculty
Fulfill your dream of becoming a Cyber Security Leader with a Bachelor’s from EC Council University.
FAQs
Ans: Yes, EC Council University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Ans: Yes, EC Council University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Ans: Yes, if you are familiar with all concepts and are confident about the subject you can appear for the certification exam without taking the master’s program. To take the certification exam please visit EC Council website.
Ans: EC Council University provides various scholarships and grants from deserving candidates. Please get in touch with our counsellor and he will be able to walk you through the process of applying for the relevant scholarship. Please note that the deadline to apply for scholarship is different from the admission deadline.
Ans: There are several ways to show proof that you meet the English requirement. If your degree is earned in a country where English is the official language, you do not need to provide additional proof. If English was the language of instruction at the university where you earned your degree, then you must provide a letter from the institution stating that English was the language of instruction. Or you can also request that the NACES, NAFSA or evaluator appointed by the university states the language of instruction on the degree evaluation. » You can show English proficiency by taking a recognized English proficiency test. TOEFL (Internet Based Test) – 71 + TOEFL (Paper based) 550+ IELTS – 6.5 +
Ans: EC-Council University accepts college-level courses for consideration of transfer from accredited US or foreign equivalent institutions on a case-by-case basis. Computer technology courses (including academic cybersecurity credits) must have been earned within the last ten years for consideration. Credits must be from institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities. The classes must closely correspond with EC-Council University courses, and the student must have earned a grade of “B” or higher for the master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs. All course transfer credits for the bachelor’s program must be a C or better. To begin the process, submit an official transcript or NACES/NAFSA evaluation. ECCU will evaluate all transcripts for potential transfer credit. The transfer credit must come from classes equivalent to the same level of education and learning outcomes as the degree coursework. Students may receive maximum transfer credit of 18 graduate credit hours towards a master’s degree and 30 undergraduate credit hours to the required 60 credits for admission for a total of 90 credit hours in a bachelor’s degree. Connect with a counsellor for further details
Ans: Yes, ECCU team will assist in matching students based on their learning experience, skills, and academic specializations. ECCU will help provide students with ongoing support in all aspects of the internship experience. All internship jobs are pre-qualified to meet ECCU standards and guidelines established for internships by the Department of Labor Fair Labor Standard Act and adherence to ECCU International Internship Policies. Connect with our counsellor to learn more about our internship and capstone program.
Accreditation & Recognition
