Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Total Credits in the Program 72-81
 
Cyber Security 52
Foundational Cyber Security Core 28
CIS 100 Computer Concepts in Modern Society 4
IS 116 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 4
CIS 226 Introduction to Networks and Security 4
CS 202 Python 4
IS 236 Cybersecurity Foundations 4
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
Elective 4
     CS 101 Website Construction (4 cr.) [INT]  
     CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.)  
     CIS 155 Software Development I (4 cr.)  
     CIS 222 Quantitative Business Analysis (4 cr.)  
   
Advanced Cybersecurity Core 24
CIS 464 Database Management System 4
MGT 336 Cyber Law 4
CS 302 Unix System Administration 4
CIS 336 Network Operating Systems 4
IS 436 Network Security Tools and Techniques 4
Elective 4
     CJ 480 Cybercrime (4 cr.)  
     MKT 470 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (4 cr.)  
     Any IS, CIS, or CS 300-400 level course not counted toward any other major or minor  
 
Other Required Course 4
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] 4
   
Select One of the Following Tracks 16-25
   
     Business Track* 20
     ACT 230 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 4
     MGT 221 Legal Environment of Business 4
     MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4
     MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
     MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
   
     Computer Science Track** 16
     CS 120 Computer Science I  [QUANT] 4
     CS 122 Computer Science II   4
     CS 201 Programming in C++ 4
     Elective 4
          CS 228 Network Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 344 iOS/iPhone Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 345 Android Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 365 Client-side Web Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 465 Server-side Web Programming (4 cr.)  
   
     Military Science Track*** 25
     Basic Course 5
     MS 139 Leadership and Confidence Building 1
     MS 159 Leadership, Confidence Building and Winter Training 1
     MS 239 Leadership at the Unit Level 1
     MS 259 Troop Leader Training 1
     MS 269 Army Physical Fitness Training 1
     Advanced Course 16
     MS 339 Advanced Leadership Training 4
     MS 359 Applied Leadership Training 4
     MS 439 Leadership 4
     MS 459 Team Development       
     Supplemental Core Course 4
     MS 290 American Military History 4

This program does not require admittance into the College of Business.

This major does not require a minor.

*Courses cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

**Courses cannot double count as electives in the core, other majors, or minors.

***MS 339 and MS 359 are only available to contracted cadets and are required courses for the Military Science track.