Bachelor of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Track
Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a Cybersecurity Track combines a strong foundation in business principles with specialized skills in cybersecurity, preparing you for a career in the fast-growing field of information security. This program covers core business areas, such as management, finance, and marketing, while also diving into cybersecurity essentials, including data protection, risk management, and cyber threat analysis.
With businesses facing increasing cyber risks, professionals who understand both business and cybersecurity are in high demand. Graduates are well-prepared for roles like cybersecurity analyst, information systems manager, and risk assessor, making this degree an excellent choice for those looking to protect and enhance the future of business operations in a digital world.
Tuition and Fees:
$350
per credit hour
Flexible Start Dates:
Every 8 weeks
Efficient Completion:
1-4 years*
*depending on transfer credits
and your course load
Financial Aid
Kentucky State University's Office of Financial Aid coordinates federal, state, institutional, and external financial aid programs to ensure equitable and efficient use of available funding.
Our mission is to support and advocate for students, providing guidance on financial assistance to enhance their success in higher education.
Our vision is to remove financial barriers by offering resources with a focus on CARE, DIVERSITY, GUIDANCE, ACCESS, and EFFICIENCY. While financial aid helps cover educational costs, it typically does not fully fund tuition.
Financial Aid Services
FAFSA Help
Reviewing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and resolving any database matches or other criteria for participating in the student aid programs
Eligibility
Assessing eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other aid awards
Awards Management
Send award notifications and make awards adjustments based on additional resources
or due to enrollment status changes.
Advising
Advising on next step actions for application process, disbursement of aid, and other special circumstances via in-person, telephone, and email contacts.
Outreach
Participation in outreach activities: orientation, financial aid workshops, etc.
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Career Outlook
A Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a Cybersecurity Track opens up robust career prospects in a field where demand is rapidly expanding. As the need for cybersecurity grows across industries, roles such as information security analysts, cybersecurity consultants, and network security specialists are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job growth rate for information security analysts is projected at 35% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all professions.
Unlocking Opportunities
With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration focused on a Cybersecurity Track, you can pursue a variety of roles that bridge business operations with cybersecurity.
- Information Security Analyst: Focuses on protecting an organization’s computer systems and networks from cyber
threats. This role is currently in high demand and offers significant job growth potential.
- Cybersecurity Consultant: Advises organizations on security measures, helping them to protect data, networks,
and systems. Consultants often work for specialized firms or as freelancers.
- Network Security Specialist: Works to protect a company’s network infrastructure, monitoring and managing security
for corporate networks to prevent unauthorized access.
- Risk Manager or Analyst: Assesses potential risks and develops strategies to mitigate them, often in financial or business sectors, making use of both business and cybersecurity knowledge.
- Compliance Analyst: Ensures that organizations meet regulatory requirements for data protection and cybersecurity
standards, which is critical for industries like finance and healthcare.
- Cyber Policy Analyst: Works within organizations or government agencies to develop, review, and implement
cybersecurity policies that support organizational or national security objectives.
- Business Continuity Manager: Helps organizations plan for potential disruptions, ensuring business operations
can continue despite cyber incidents.
- IT Project Manager: Manages technology projects with a focus on implementing cybersecurity measures and aligning them with business goals.
Salary and Job Growth Expectations
Salary expectations for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Cyber Security focus are competitive:
Entry-Level Salary Expectations
- Cybersecurity Specialist: $92,901 annually
- Cybercrime Analyst: $101,019 annually
- IT Auditor: $99,217 annually
- Cybersecurity Analyst: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
Experienced Salary Expectations
- Cybersecurity Manager: $150,943 annually
- Cybersecurity Engineer: $131,768 annually
- Cybersecurity Architect: $147,142 annually
- Information Security Analyst: $124,740 annually
Job Growth Expectations
The cybersecurity sector is rapidly expanding, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 33% growth in employment for information security analysts from 2023 to 2033, significantly outpacing the average for all occupations. Specific roles such as cybersecurity engineers and managers are also expected to see growth rates of 32% and above. With an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions worldwide, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is critical and continues to rise.
*Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, glassdoor.com, and salary.com.
Admissions
All undergraduate applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application via the KYSU Online admissions portal
- Official high school transcript or GED — minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Official ACT or SAT scores (minimum composite SAT score of 960)
📌 Test scores may be waived for applicants who are 25 or older, active-duty military, or veterans.
Transfer applicants who have earned 24 or more college-level transferable credit hours must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the most recently attended institution
- Official ACT or SAT scores (minimum composite SAT score of 960)
- Course-by-course transfer credit evaluation
📌 Test scores may be waived for applicants who are 25 or older, active-duty military, or veterans.
Current KSU students moving from a residential to an online or global program must meet the standard admission requirements for that program level.
Readmit students follow the same standard admission requirements as new applicants at the same program level. Contact the Online Admissions Office at onlineadmissions@kysu.edu to confirm which materials you will need to resubmit.
Admission Process
1
Complete Application
2
Submit Transcripts
3
Apply for Federal Financial Aid
4
Enroll in Classes
Major Courses and Requirements
- Problem Solving, Logic & Design - Credit Hours: 3
- English Comp - Credit Hours: 3
- College Algebra - Credit Hours: 3
- Intro to University Learning - Credit Hours: 3
- Computer Science I - Credit Hours: 3
- English Comp II - Credit Hours: 3
- Business Calculus and Matrices - Credit Hours: 3
- Choice of Social/Behavioral Course - Credit Hours: 3
- Computer Science II - Credit Hours: 3
- Data Structure Algorithm Analysis- Credit Hours: 3
- Computer Information Systems - Credit Hours: 3
- Technical Writing - Credit Hours: 3
- Arts and Humanities - Credit Hours: 3
- Criminal Justice Administration - Credit Hours: 3
- Game Programming Foundation I - Credit Hours: 4
- System Design/Development - Credit Hours: 3
- Computer Organization - Credit Hours: 4
- Discrete Computing Structures- Credit Hours: 3
- Operating Systems - Credit Hours: 3
- Computer Forensics - Credit Hours: 3
- Data Storage and Data Mining - Credits: 3
- Interactive Gaming Project - Credits: 3
- Human Perspective on Computing - Credits: 3
- Management Information Security - Credits: 3
- Networking/Telecommunication - Credits: 3
- Intro to Network Security - Credits: 3
- Database Management Systems - Credits: 3
- Advanced Topics in Cyber Security - Credits: 3