Online ExcelTrack® Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
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ExcelTrack® Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity
Accelerate your bachelor’s degree with our flexible, self-paced ExcelTrack® program. Take charge of your education and be ready to advance your cybersecurity career.
- Earn the same respected Purdue Global bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — faster and more affordably.
- Invest in yourself and your future — information security analyst is one of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations in the country from 2022 to 2032. As the demand rises, organizations need professionals with the skills and knowledge to protect them from present and potential threats.
- Take courses 100% online.
- Prepare for valuable industry certifications.
- Choose from nine concentrations.
Come Back With ExcelTrack®
Get the credit you deserve and put your experience to work with ExcelTrack®, a highly personalized learning pathway that lets you control your pace, deadlines, and courseload.
- Take assessments to show what you know, then move quickly past those topics and spend time learning new IT skills you can use right away.
- Speed up or slow down as needed — you’re evaluated by how well you demonstrate competencies, not by how long it takes to learn them.
- Work directly with faculty to ensure you’ve learned all the material.
- Save on tuition — take as many one-credit courses as you want in a term for a flat rate of $2,500, excluding fees.
Purdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology has received programmatic accreditation for the following programs:
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The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
With ABET accreditation, students, employers, and all those served by the University can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
What Courses Will I Take?
The ExcelTrack® cybersecurity degree consists of 174 single-credit courses as well as a 6-credit capstone course.
All cybersecurity courses are updated regularly by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure they reflect the most recent developments in the field.
Sample Courses
- Risk Assessment and Network Monitoring
- Cryptography
- Cybersecurity Security Models
- Incident Prevention and Response Strategies
- Ethical Hacking Plans
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
ExcelTrack® Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Concentrations
Choose from nine cybersecurity concentrations to focus your electives on an area of study that best fits your desired career path:
CISSP Certification Preparation
Gain the foundational knowledge of security governance, risk management, business continuity planning, and compliance that prepare you for this certification.
Cloud Computing
Develop skills in information assurance, risk management, and more while learning how to program in cloud environments using in-demand scripting languages.
Data Management
Develop skills in information assurance, risk management, and more while learning how to program in cloud environments using in-demand scripting languages.
Game Development
Study software development, the C# game programming language, the Unity game development engine, and the process of adding artistic elements to video games.
Programming and Analytics
Develop specialized skills in programming languages like Python, R, and Java, while preparing and securing databases against vulnerabilities.
Software Development Using C#
Focus on the C# programming language in software design and development, including web and mobile applications. C# is an object-oriented, component-oriented programming language.
Software Development Using Java
Use the Java programming language to design, develop and write programs across devices. Java remains the most popular language for application software development.
Software Development Using Python
Explore software development concepts using the Python programming language while applying related approaches to data structures, algorithms, web services, graphics, mobile, and multimedia. Python is a versatile language known for its beginner friendliness, making it widely used.
Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Learn key processes of global supply chain management, logistics, distribution, purchasing and vendor management, and supply chain analytics.
Prepare to Sit for Industry Certifications
The bachelor’s degree program provides you with the depth and breadth of materials to pursue many of the critical certifications recognized by the information assurance community and for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, as mandated by DoD Directive 8570.1.
Earn Credit for Prior Certifications
If you’ve already completed certification exams, you may be eligible for credit toward your degree.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Is ExcelTrack ® Right for You?
- You are a self-motivated, driven student with strong time management skills.
- You have 3 years of experience working in a setting relevant to your program of study.
- You have successfully completed at least 3 courses at an accredited college or university.
If you decide to enroll, you must complete orientation before you start classes.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
View the total cost of attendance for your program.
Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem you had never seen before. What steps did you take?
- Give me an example of a time you had to balance multiple deadlines. How did you stay organized?
- Give me an example of a time you made a mistake. How did you handle it? What did you learn?
- Describe a time when you worked with someone who had a different working style from yours. How did you approach/handle it?
- Have you ever had to explain a technical concept to someone without a technical background? How did you do it?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Computer Science
- Problem Solving
- Information Technology
- Python (Programming Language)
- Planning
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- IT security
- Ethical standards and conduct
- Operating Systems
- Information Systems
- Systems Engineering
- Data Analysis
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