Online Bachelor's in Applied Cybersecurity
Finish your bachelor’s degree online and build the technical skills to protect data, networks and systems from evolving cyber threats. KU’s applied cybersecurity program combines hands-on learning with the flexibility to build on your previous college experience.
Earn Your Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Online
KU’s online Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity is designed for students with previous college experience who want to complete their bachelor’s degree and build practical cybersecurity skills. The program prepares you to protect data, networks and systems while developing expertise in areas such as network security, ethical hacking, cybersecurity analysis and data protection.
Designed for working adults and transfer students, the 100% online program lets you build on your previous college experience while earning a University of Kansas degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges and develop technical skills you can apply across a range of security and technology roles.
What can you do with a cybersecurity degree?
A cybersecurity degree prepares you for careers protecting data, systems and networks. Students who earn their applied cybersecurity bachelor’s degree online from KU build technical and transferable skills that can support careers across information security, technology systems and related fields.
Cybersecurity Career Outlook
Security science and technology occupations span a range of roles focused on protecting people, information and systems. Nationally, Lightcast reports:
- 347,497 jobs nationwide
- 32,964 annual openings
- $85,000 median annual earnings
- 13.9% projected growth in demand for cybersecurity skills
Cybersecurity Skills in Demand
Employers in security and technology-related fields seek professionals with technical skills that help organizations protect systems, information and digital infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity
- Computer science
- Python
- Firewalls
- Operating systems
- Linux
Cybersecurity Career Paths
Applied cybersecurity skills can support careers across information security, technology systems, compliance and security operations. Related occupations include:
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Systems Engineer
- Security Operations Professional
Cybersecurity Qualifications and Professional Skills
Cybersecurity careers combine technical expertise with communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Lightcast job postings also frequently reference professional qualifications such as:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Security clearance
- Communication
- Research
- Leadership
- Planning
- Management
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What will you learn in an online cybersecurity degree?
KU’s online applied cybersecurity bachelor’s degree provides practical, applied training in information technology and cybersecurity. You’ll learn to analyze systems, programs and processes for security risks and develop solutions using current cybersecurity practices and technologies.
Coursework covers computer and information security, network security, cyber defense and countermeasures, vulnerability analysis, information security management, operating systems, computer networks, and security law and policy. You’ll also build foundational skills in programming, information systems, IT project management, communication and leadership.
Designed to help you finish your bachelor’s degree
KU’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity is designed for students who have already earned an associate’s degree or completed equivalent college coursework. The program allows you to build on those previous credits and complete the upper-level coursework needed for your bachelor’s degree entirely online.
The final two years focus on information technology, cybersecurity and professional skills, culminating in an applied ITEC capstone. An academic advisor can help you understand how your previous coursework applies toward the 120 credit hours required for the degree.
The online degree in cybersecurity from the University of Kansas offers several key advantages:
- Flexible Learning: Designed for busy professionals, this online program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to complete coursework on your own time while balancing work, life, and school commitments.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from instructors with extensive experience in the field, providing you with practical knowledge and insights that you can apply directly in your career.
- Hands-on Training: Gain real-world experience through virtual labs, case studies, and simulations that mirror the cybersecurity challenges faced by today’s organizations.
- KU’s Reputation: As a top-tier public university, KU provides you with access to a prestigious degree, which can enhance your resume and open doors for advancement in the cybersecurity field.
By pursuing an online cybersecurity degree from KU, you’ll not only develop technical expertise but also a deep understanding of the broader security issues impacting businesses today.
How flexible is online learning at KU?
KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction — taught by the same highly regarded faculty — as the instruction in our on-campus programs.
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FAQ: Online Degree
This program has a rolling application deadline with five start dates per year. We will work with applicants up to a month before the start of an eight-week course. If you’re unable to meet that deadline, you can wait until the next available start date.
The online degree program is specifically designed with working professionals in mind. All courses are online, asynchronous, and 16 weeks long (with the exception of 8-week summer courses). Students will work closely with their academic success coaches to ensure they progress toward a graduation timeline that best fits into their lives.
Yes, this program can be completed 100% remotely.