Cyber Security Degree | Online Information Security Bachelors Program | Franklin University

Cyber Security Degree | Online Information Security Bachelors Program | Franklin University
124
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Cybersecurity
Guard against digital threats with a cybersecurity degree
When data networks and computer systems are compromised, exposed or exploited, the effects can be more far-reaching than any single business entity -- it can literally affect millions of customers. That’s why cybersecurity has exploded as a field: to provide critical protection of information assets from unauthorized or unintentional disclosure, modification or loss. With Franklin's
transfer-friendly
, online B.S. Cybersecurity degree program, you'll learn how to respond to security breaches with state-of-the-art tactics and countermeasures.
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On Site
Real-World Experience
Participate in a true-to-life security simulation.
Finish Faster
Transfer up to 94 previously earned college credits.
Real-World Practitioners
Learn from experienced technology leaders.
Bachelor’s + Master’s
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100% Online Classes
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Nearly 80% of our students take online courses.
Mitigate risk and provide critical protection against digital hijacking
Franklin University’s Cybersecurity degree program prepares you for a red-hot career in business, industry or government, protecting valuable data (and the bottom line) from security threats and hackers. So in-demand are cybersecurity professionals, that a 2019 report from Burning Glass reported that cybersecurity workers command 16 percent more in salary than other IT professionals. Perhaps that's why cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow by 9 percent, which is much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.*
Learn industry-standard cybersecurity methodologies
To prepare you for this exploding career field, you’ll learn the “defense in depth” approach, featuring layered security architecture with appropriate controls and countermeasures. Along with this methodology of comprehensive information and electronic defense, Franklin’s Cybersecurity bachelor's degree online program covers key knowledge areas as defined by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) ².
Gain valuable, real-world experience assessing actual information security needs
At Franklin, you’ll get a far-reaching, 360-degree education with classes in technology, policy, management, and architecture, along with a solid foundation in information technology principles, including programming, database, systems, and networks. You’ll not only learn the “what” of enterprise security, but also the “how” and “why.” And you’ll get real-world experience when you choose a local business or nonprofit organization for which you’ll prepare a security plan, risk assessment, penetration test, vulnerability scan, and more, assisting with their actual security needs.
Moreover, industry experts, such as C. Matthew Curtin, Founder of Interhack Corporation, review Franklin’s Cybersecurity program, ensuring that your Franklin education stays ahead-of-the-curve with a full-breadth of security courses combined with hands-on security exercises in a virtual environment.
Earn a bachelor's degree focused exclusively on cybersecurity
Because it is a specialized field of industry, Franklin University offers a major in cybersecurity — rather than a component of another related program.
Courses in this curriculum include risk management and compliance; security architecture and controls; business continuity and operations; and network and application security. At Franklin, you’ll learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues, including CSRF, XSS, cryptography, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization, as well as how to defend against them.
This program also teaches you about design and implementation of high-availability systems through storage redundancy, load balancing, virtualization clusters, and disaster recovery systems. And, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how security requirements and activities, such as risk identification, threat modeling, security testing, and monitoring, fit into the overall systems development lifecycle (SDLC).
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Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100%
online
. Accredited and
nonprofit
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adult learners
. Our seamless
transfer
process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.
*Source information provided by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
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"Franklin has provided major advantages. The knowledge I gained, combined with certifications led to two internship opportunities that will set me apart from other candidates after I graduate."
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124 Semester Hours
Fundamental General Education
English Composition
ENG 120
- College Writing (4)
In this course, students acquire the writing competencies necessary for completing analytical and argumentative papers supported by secondary research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper.
Mathematics
MATH 215
- Statistical Concepts (4)
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
AND
Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite to MATH 215. Course can count as a University Elective. MATH 215 is a prerequisite for major area courses.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Must select at least two different disciplines to meet requirements.
Science
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.
Arts & Humanities
HUMN 211
- Introduction to Critical Ethics (2)
Critical Ethics uses critical thinking to get around the limitations of personal belief and indoctrination to get to what ought to be done and why to improve the human condition. Accordingly, the goal of this course is to help the student improve his/her ethical analysis and evaluation skills to help the student do the thing that must be done, when it ought to be done, using critical thinking.
AND
4 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose additional course from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.
Additional General Education
PF 121
- Basic Learning Strategies (2)
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferrable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments.
OR
PF 321
- Learning Strategies (2)
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.
AND
COMM 150
- Interpersonal Communication (4)
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills.
OR
SPCH 100
- Speech Communication (4)
This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening.
AND
ENG 220
- Research Writing: Exploring Professional Identities (4)
This is an intermediate course focusing on the composition of research papers. Students in this course prepare to be active participants in professional discourse communities by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their own fields of study and work. By calling attention to the conventions of disciplinary writing, the course also prepares students for upper-division college writing and the special conventions of advanced academic discourse. Course activities include three extended research papers, semi-formal writing addressing interdisciplinary communication, and readings fostering critical engagement with disciplinary conversations.
Professional Core
COMP 101
- Problem Solving With Computing (2)
Many organizations today utilize computers and information systems to store, organize, analyze, and summarize data to solve problems. As a result, computing is a tool that can benefit students in many different fields. At the heart of solving problems with computers is the study of structured thinking using algorithms. This course is designed for students with no prior programming experience and teaches the building blocks of algorithms, including variables, expressions, selection and repetition structures, functions and parameters, and array processing.
COMP 204
- Principles of Computer Networks (2)
This course serves as an introduction to the function, design, administration, and implementation of computer networks. Topics include network infrastructure, architecture, protocols, applications, and the OSI networking model. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
COMP 281
- Database Management Systems (4)
This course, Database Management Systems, covers the fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use, implementation, and administration of database systems. The course will stress the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by database management systems, and some techniques for implementing and administering database systems.
ITEC 136
- Principles of Programming (4)
This course introduces programming to individuals with little or no programming background. The goal of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of structured programming, problem solving, algorithm design, and software lifecycle. Topics will include testing, data types, operations, repetition and selection control structures, functions and procedures, arrays, and top down stepwise refinement. Students will design, code, test, debug, and document programs in a relevant programming language.
WEBD 101
- Introduction to Web Page Construction (2)
This course presents introductions to many of the basic concepts, issues, and techniques related to designing, developing, and deploying Web sites. During the course, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students will learn how to create sites both manually and through the use of Web site development software.
ITEC 200
- Linux Fundamentals (2)
This course introduces the Linux operating system with a focus on the foundational Linux concepts and core tasks of the system administrator. Students will examine numerous commands and tools to maintain and operate Linux systems. This course utilizes hands-on lab exercises to provide students with professional experience.
ITEC 205
- Cloud Fundamentals (2)
This course explores the concepts of cloud computing, including financial impacts and business value, financial requirements, deployment, risks, and security. Hands-on exercises help students to gain experience with cloud computing environments, identifying technical and security requirements for given deployment scenarios, implementing the proposed cloud deployment scenario, and troubleshooting technical issues of existing cloud computing scenarios.
CYSC 200
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2)
The Internet has changed dramatically; so have the activities that are dependent on it in some shape or form. Understanding the need for security, it's influence on people, businesses and society, as well as business drivers is critical. The course also covers malicious attacks, threats and vulnerabilities common to the world of security, as well as access controls, and methods to assess and respond to risks. Hands-on labs accompany the various concepts that are taught.
CYSC 325
- Network Security (4)
Networks are the major point of entry to most computer systems. Preventing unwanted intrusion, use, abuse, or flooding of communications channels is a high priority to organizations trying to protect their assets. Network security is about preserving the appropriate use of network resources while preventing disallowed use. In this course, you will learn how to employ firewalls, VPNs, and stateful packet inspection techniques to harden computer networks. Topics include packet filtering, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), ingress and egress rules, monitoring, network access controls, authentication, authorization, and auditing.
Major Area Required
ITEC 350
- Windows Administration (4)
This course provides the student with an introduction to Windows Server administration and is structured to assist a network manager or planner in planning, configuring, installing, running, and repairing networks that include a Windows Server 2008. As such, it provides an introduction to server installation, Active Directory, printer management, domains, network clients, security, disaster recovery, fault/error management, and scripting of common tasks. This course also uses cloud technologies and requires internet access.
MIS 310
- Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4)
This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored.
WEBD 236
- Web Information Systems Programming (4)
This course builds web applications by employing server-side scripts that query relational databases. The student learns and reflects on two- and three-tier software architectures, separation of responsibility, model-view-controller pattern, basic security, and web frameworks. The student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using a server-based scripting language. Note: This is a technology course in a technology program, and it requires the purchase of software that may be used in subsequent courses as well as being suitable for commercial work beyond completion of degree studies.
CYSC 375
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response (4)
The prevalence of data breaches, identity theft, and the darknet makes the study of digital forensics and cybercrime highly relevant to information security. Identifying, acquiring, preserving, analyzing and reporting evidence to business and law enforcement is a much-needed skill. This course will cover those topics as well as live versus dead-box techniques, appropriate legal and regulatory issues, open source and commercial tools, and the special challenges represented by new and emerging technologies. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
CYSC 475
- Security Engineering & Assessment (4)
Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of large and complex systems is notoriously difficult in the face of capable and determined opponents. This course discusses security engineering as the practical application of requirements analysis, modeling, architecture, processes, and measurement toward improving the dependability of complex information systems throughout their lifecycle. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
CYSC 495
- Cybersecurity Capstone (4)
The Cybersecurity Capstone course encourages teamwork in small groups on a substantial project. The intent of this course is to provide a capstone experience that integrates the material contained in courses required of the cybersecurity major. It also provides an opportunity for students to recognize and evaluate the interrelationship of their general education courses with the courses taken for their information security major. The major areas of the program are reviewed and assessed via standardized exams. Students will also culminate their experiences with an overview of the evolution of computer systems and the application of cybersecurity to networks with a look at the near-term future. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
AND
CYSC 300
- Information Assurance (4)
In a highly connected, data intensive, and cost-focused business environment, the practice of information security is not a business advantage; it is a customer requirement. Malware and exploits including ransomware, viruses, trojans, denial of service attacks, phishing, and even Wiki leaks have become headline news. Failure to insure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data costs companies millions, if not billions of dollars in legal settlements, lost business, and trade secrets. In this course, you will get an overview of information security principles and practices, including security models, risk management, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), cryptography, software vulnerabilities, and ethical issues. Subsequent courses expand on this foundational material in much greater depth. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
OR
CYSC 610
- Information Assurance (4)
This course covers the fundamentals of security in the enterprise environment. Included are coverage of risks and vulnerabilities, threat modeling, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption and authentication technologies, network security, cryptography, personnel and physical security issues, as well as ethical and legal issues. This foundational course serves as an introduction to many of the subsequent topics discussed in depth in later security courses. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). This exam requires additional technology, if student uses online proctoring.
AND
CYSC 400
- Application Security (4)
Software vulnerabilities, especially those that compromise personal or financial data, are appallingly common. Nearly every major software company has dealt with the fallout of a major incident due to vulnerabilities in their products. Developing correct - let alone secure - software is very difficult. Yet users and executives expect it. In this course, you will learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues as well as how to defend against each.. Students will explore the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security vulnerabilities. Topics include unchecked user input, injection, fuzzing, CSRF, XSS, cryptography, CAPTCHA, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
OR
CYSC 620
- Software and App Security (4)
Today, software is at the heart of the business processes of nearly every business from finance to manufacturing. Software pervades everyday life in expected places like phones and computers but also in places that you may not consider such as toasters, thermostats, automobiles, and even light bulbs. Security flaws in software can have impacts ranging from inconvenient to damaging and even catastrophic when it involves life-critical systems. How can software be designed and built to minimize the presence of flaws or mitigate their impacts? This course focuses on software development processes that identify, model, and mitigate threats to all kinds of software. Topics include threat modeling frameworks, attack trees, attack libraries, defensive tactics, secure software development lifecycle, web, cloud, and human factors.
AND
CYSC 350
- Security Risk Management (4)
Proper assessment, management, and mitigation of risk are essential to any cybersecurity strategy. Risks aren't just related to IT assets, but to the overall business that the IT organization is supporting, thus, business continuity planning and impact analysis are also important. In this course, you will learn how to identify and analyze risks, determine impacts, develop plans to mitigate issues and manage residual risk. Topics include threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and countermeasures; US compliance laws; risk assessment and mitigation; business impact analysis; and business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
OR
CYSC 630
- Information Risk Management (4)
When audits, technology, or compliance become the driver for security initiatives the resulting program is strategically fragmented, reactive, and rigid. Moreover, there are few, if any, assurances that the biggest threats are being addressed. On the other hand, risk assessment places values on assets, evaluates the current controls, and provides data to improve the protection in a controlled, proactive, and flexible manner. This course teaches an approach to security that combines operational security, risk assessment, test and review and mitigation such that value can be demonstrated. A project-based approach to risk assessment is followed including, project definition and preparation, data gathering, technical information, physical data gathering, analysis, mitigation, recommendations, and reporting. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
AND
Students may take a graduate level course to fulfill requirements in an undergraduate program. Please review the academic policy and speak with your academic advisor for more details.
University Electives
28 credits from the following types of courses:
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
Additional Requirements
All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
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National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Franklin University has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense since 2019, by the National Security Agency and its federal partners. Our B.S. in Cybersecurity received the program of study designation in 2019 and the M.S. in Cybersecurity program was designated in 2024. These designations were awarded as a result of a thorough investigation into the University's cybersecurity curriculum, faculty credentials, and competence in research and student involvement in cybersecurity activities.
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National CyberWatch Center
Through our Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education, a member of the National CyberWatch Center, the University collaboratively engages in efforts to advance cybersecurity education and strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity workforce. In service to communities and individuals, we provide access to the latest research impacting the industry, as well as innovations in cybersecurity education and training.
Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education
Franklin University’s Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education provides the skills necessary to prepare professionals to effectively prevent, solve and investigate cybersecurity issues and challenges. The Center’s offerings leverage its faculty – who are both thought leaders and practitioners – along with Franklin University’s reputation for excellence in curriculum and course development to create learning experiences that address prevailing security concerns within industries and communities.
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Security Essentials
Network and Systems Security
Information Assurance and Security Management
Software Security
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For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $12,338. According to
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Degree Requirements
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
General Education
Business or Professional Core
Major Area and Elective Courses
Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 15 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
Admission Requirements
A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:
Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation
Documentation Required
Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following:
Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
Official GED certificate
Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.
A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”).
Admission Process
Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the
undergraduate admission process.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Prospective undergraduate students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:
The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language for education. A list of these countries can be found below.
The applicant has provided official documentation that meets Franklin graduate admission requirements from an institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
The applicant has submitted an official score report meeting the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL (See Placement Testing), Cambridge English Qualifications, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old.
Accuplacer ESL
DET
IELTS
PTEA
TOEFL IBT
Reading 95
Reading 5.5
Reading 19/30
Writing 5
Writing 5.5
Writing 19/30
Listening 90
Listening 5.5
Listening 19/30
Sentence Meaning 95
Speaking 5.5
Speaking 19/30
Overall 285
Overall 100
Overall 5.5
Overall 53
Overall 75
Students applying for admission to undergraduate programs to be attended from outside the U.S. or offered through Global Partnerships abroad must meet the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL*, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old.
Accuplacer ESL
DET
IELTS
PTEA
TOEFL IBT
Reading 95
Reading 5.5
Reading 19/30
Writing 5
Writing 5.5
Writing 19/30
Overall 100
Overall 100
Overall 5.5
Overall 53
Overall 75
*ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission:
Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies.
There are no fees for initial attempts at the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations if they test at Franklin University Testing Center or through Franklin’s online proctoring provider. Students are only responsible for any fees incurred for retake examinations.
Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s), but not more than twice within a two-week period. If students take the exam twice within two weeks, subsequent examination retakes will be considered only after a three-month waiting period from the original test date. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years from the original test date.
All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an ACCUPLACER approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations and Accuplacer. Proctors must be a Franklin University proctor, an ACCUPLACER remote test network proctor, or ProctorU. For additional information, contact
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Apprenticeship Program: Learn on the Job + Deepen Your Expertise
Franklin’s Apprenticeship Program provides the opportunity for paid employment in an aligned job while you complete your degree. Recently approved by the state of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeship opportunities lay the foundation for careers in rewarding and fast-growing fields.
As an apprentice, you’ll complete nine required classes within your degree program and benefit from regular pay increases as you complete your coursework and demonstrate the associated competencies.
Program Advisory Board
The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.
Name
Organization
Title
Matthew Curtin
Interhack Corporation
Founder
Glenn Goe
Stark State College
Assoc. Prof., Comp. Sci.+Info Syst.
Daniel Houser
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
VP
Keith Lyons
Cuyahoga Community College
Prof., IT Dept.
Larry McWherter
Columbus State Community College
Cybersecurity A.A.S.
Jason Montgomery
Mantium
Co-Founder + CTO
Mark Riley
Hocking College
Prg. Mgr., Cybersecurity
Richard Rozzell
William Sempf
Products of Innovative New Technology
Application Security Architect
19%
From 2023-2033, jobs in Cybersecurity are expected to increase by 19%
Occupation
Median Salary (2023)
Job Postings (2023)
Projected Growth (2023-2033)
Occupation
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$169,520
18,129
20%
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median Salary:
$169,520
Job Postings:
18,129
Projected Growth:
20%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description
Computer and Information Systems Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes Computer Occupations (15-1211 through 15-1299).
Projected Growth
Job Title
Job Postings
% of Job Postings
IT Directors
4,947
27%
Directors of Information Technology
3,929
22%
Chief Information Officers
1,502
8%
Chief Technology Officers
1,222
7%
Chief Information Security Officers
1,187
7%
Directors of IT Infrastructure
552
3%
Digital Transformation Directors
567
3%
Directors of IT Operations
521
3%
Vice Presidents of Software Engineering
618
3%
IT Associate Directors
557
3%
Directors of IT Security
310
2%
Directors of Infrastructure
322
2%
Directors of Technology Solutions
361
2%
Directors of IT Infrastructure and Operations
241
1%
Directors of Technology
408
2%
Directors of Network Development
166
1%
Deputy Chief Information Officers
187
1%
Chief Data Officers
217
1%
ITSM Managers
129
1%
Infrastructure Managers
186
1%
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Skill
Job Postings
% of Total Postings
Computer Science
8,145
33%
Project Management
7,450
30%
Information Systems
4,066
16%
Cyber Security
3,453
14%
Auditing
3,323
13%
Agile Methodology
3,226
13%
IT Infrastructure
3,118
13%
IT Service Management
2,905
12%
Finance
2,819
11%
Business Process
2,629
11%
Information Technology Operations
2,529
10%
Change Management
2,505
10%
Software Development
2,362
10%
Microsoft Azure
2,326
9%
Technology Solutions
2,301
9%
Automation
2,295
9%
Continuous Improvement Process
2,294
9%
Risk Management
2,186
9%
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
2,148
9%
Technical Support
2,143
9%
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Industry
% of Occupation in Industry
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
21%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
9%
Software Publishers
5%
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
4%
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
4%
Insurance Carriers
3%
Other
53%
Information Security Analysts
$120,370
63,767
31%
Information Security Analysts
Median Salary:
$120,370
Job Postings:
63,767
Projected Growth:
31%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description
Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Projected Growth
Job Title
Job Postings
% of Job Postings
Cybersecurity Analysts
10,497
17%
Information Security Analysts
9,459
15%
Information Systems Security Officers
12,362
19%
IT Auditors
4,672
7%
Cybersecurity Specialists
4,147
7%
Auditors
5,038
8%
IT Security Analysts
1,751
3%
Information Security Specialists
2,043
3%
Security Analysts
1,405
2%
Subject Matter Experts
1,803
3%
Incident Response Analysts
1,303
2%
Security Specialists
1,462
2%
Incident Managers
933
2%
Information Security Officers
1,103
2%
Security Operations Center Analysts
1,062
2%
Incident Response Managers
934
2%
Cyber Defense Analysts
924
1%
Security Operations Analysts
1,047
2%
Cyber Threat Hunters
785
1%
Audit Supervisors
1,037
2%
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Skill
Job Postings
% of Total Postings
Cyber Security
26,550
49%
Auditing
20,508
38%
Vulnerability
16,559
30%
Computer Science
14,760
27%
Incident Response
14,058
26%
Information Systems
12,316
23%
Risk Analysis
12,080
22%
Security Controls
9,556
18%
Risk Management
9,201
17%
IT Security
8,747
16%
Firewall
8,411
15%
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)
7,969
15%
Operating Systems
7,963
15%
Cyber Threat Intelligence
7,337
13%
Project Management
6,863
13%
Linux
6,666
12%
Information Assurance
6,558
12%
Information Systems Security
5,962
11%
Network Security
5,919
11%
Security Requirements Analysis
5,463
10%
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Industry
% of Occupation in Industry
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
22%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
8%
Depository Credit Intermediation
6%
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
6%
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
6%
Scientific Research and Development Services
4%
Other
48%
Computer Systems Analysts
$103,792
100,703
14%
Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary:
$103,792
Job Postings:
100,703
Projected Growth:
14%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description
Computer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Projected Growth
Job Title
Job Postings
% of Job Postings
Business Systems Analysts
30,879
31%
Systems Analysts
19,865
20%
Technical Business Analysts
5,633
6%
Technical Analysts
4,287
4%
Configuration Analysts
5,107
5%
IT Analysts
3,240
3%
Healthcare Data Analysts
2,516
3%
IT Systems Analysts
2,435
2%
Utilization Review Nurses
2,902
3%
SAP Solution Architects
1,914
2%
IT Business Systems Analysts
2,284
2%
Applications Systems Analysts
2,612
3%
Computer Systems Analysts
2,869
3%
Configuration Management Analysts
2,480
3%
Information Systems Analysts
2,381
2%
Systems Support Analysts
1,908
2%
Configuration Management Specialists
2,442
2%
Utilization Management Managers
1,950
2%
Healthcare Analysts
1,284
1%
Configuration Specialists
1,715
2%
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Skill
Job Postings
% of Total Postings
Systems Analysis
28,296
22%
Project Management
28,075
22%
Computer Science
27,474
21%
SQL (Programming Language)
24,883
19%
Workflow Management
21,669
17%
Business Requirements
21,513
17%
Business Process
20,989
16%
Business Systems Analysis
20,487
16%
Data Analysis
18,907
15%
Agile Methodology
17,671
14%
Auditing
17,603
14%
Information Systems
15,358
12%
Process Improvement
12,768
10%
Technical Support
11,659
9%
Automation
11,073
9%
Finance
10,551
8%
Change Management
9,295
7%
Business Systems
9,102
7%
Medical Records
9,006
7%
Business Analysis
8,693
7%
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Industry
% of Occupation in Industry
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
23%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
11%
Insurance Carriers
5%
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
4%
Depository Credit Intermediation
4%
Employment Services
4%
Other
51%
Employment outlook data is provided by
Lightcast
and represents labor market trends in the United States. It is not specific to Franklin University graduates or any particular degree level. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
About This Data
Franklin University uses 2023 information from Lightcast™ to provide U.S. labor market data. Job titles used in government data may differ slightly from the job title on this page, so the closest matching government job classification may be used as a proxy to present data here. Data on this page corresponds to the following occupational classification:
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Information Security Analysts
Computer Systems Analysts
Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on location, experience, education, and external factors. Franklin does not guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement. Some roles may require additional certifications or licensing not included in Franklin's programs.
Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:
Security Architecture
Identify cyber security goals, objectives, and metrics consistent with industry best practices
Create and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to prevent unauthorized use, release, transmittal, and modification of data across multiple platforms
Develop cyber security strategies that balance business needs, industry, and regulatory standards with technology
Ensure the integrity and accessibility of company information
Provide ongoing review of security plans, products, and control techniques
Employ a layered approach to hardware, operating systems, middleware, and application
Communicate security solutions effectively to business leadership
Web Application Security
Test websites, infrastructure, and applications using industry-standard tools and techniques
Identify and correct programming and software architecture mistakes that lead to security vulnerabilities
Design and implement web and application security controls to ensure that security risks are properly addressed
Audit code and identify security vulnerabilities according to OWASP categories, including injection, cross-site scripting, authentication and session management, and cryptographic storage
Ensure that software is designed to avoid security-related logic flaws
Establish appropriate security control requirements based on threat modeling
Network Security
Employ firewalls, VPNs, and stateful packet inspection techniques to harden computer networks
Develop network monitoring tools to prevent corruption of information systems
Implement and maintain a variety of networking and security devices, such as routers, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners
Configure, deploy, fine-tune, and monitor firewalls, proxies, and logging servers
Assess event management and response systems, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems
Understand authentication, authorization, and auditing
Manage and monitor web application firewalls
Employ network scanning, fingerprinting, vulnerabilities, and exploits to perform penetration tests
Build proper firewall rules for both ingress and egress
Risk Management
Identify security hazards and monitor systems for compliance with information policies
Develop and implement incident response procedures
Provide technical expertise and leadership to infrastructure staff during risk assessment
Identify, analyze, and communicate risk to help determine business impact
Understand threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and countermeasures
Possess an accurate understanding of U.S. compliance laws
Design and coordinate security audits and risk assessments
Work with internal groups to mitigate security issues
Disaster Recovery
Use load balancing methodology to distribute workloads across multiple resources
Create and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Design systems to minimize economic impact during outages
Connect business objectives, business processes, and technical solutions via high-level architectures
Establish recovery time periods and resources required for resumption of business operations
Develop procedures to assist during security incidents
Assess disaster recovery systems
Evaluate and improve storage redundancy systems
Security Law & Compliance
Research and propose changes to security policies in response to regulatory changes
Work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations
Communicate regulations effectively to business leadership
Identify applicable laws and regulations related to technical resources
Monitor the changing regulatory landscape for future compliance requirements
Coordinate and lead compliance requirements change
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How long does it take to get a Cybersecurity degree?
Congratulations on wanting to finish your degree. At Franklin, we make it easy and convenient for busy, working adults to complete their bachelor's degree program alongside other commitments. Typically, a bachelor’s degree takes about 4 years of full-time study from start to finish. However, Franklin’s generous transfer policy can help you finish faster. Visit
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When can I start a Cybersecurity degree?
Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters every year, with start dates within each. Talk to your admissions advisor to find the start date that works best for you.
How much will my Cybersecurity degree cost?
Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost - especially once you've factored in transfer credit. Our 2024-2025 tuition rate is $398 per credit hour and with our
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What is a Cybersecurity degree?
This is a four-year undergraduate degree program. With Franklin University's B.S. Cybersecurity degree program, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of how to protect data, information, systems, networks, and programs from known, unknown, intended and unintended attack, loss or theft.
What can you do with a Cybersecurity degree?
With Franklin's B.S. Cybersecurity degree, you'll have the opportunity to play a crucial role in helping organizations deal with compromises, breaches and intrusions of data networks and computer systems. In addition, you'll be well-position for a wide variety of red-hot career positions, including security engineer, chief information security officer, forensics expert, cyber analyst, cryptographer, security administrator and more.
Why get a Cybersecurity degree?
When you graduate with a Franklin B.S. Cybersecurity degree, you'll be prepared to help business, industry and government protect critical information assets from accidental or unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, loss, security threats and hackers.
What makes Franklin’s Cybersecurity degree unique?
Franklin’s B.S. Cybersecurity degree program provides a hands-on and responsive education to help make you job-ready from day one. Franklin's curriculum is designed for the busy, working adult, with classes in information technology, policy, management, architecture, programming, database systems and networks. You learn both the “what” of enterprise security, as well as the “how” and the “why.” In addition, you'll prepare a real-world security plan, risk assessment, penetration test, vulnerability scan and more that can assist a local business or nonprofit organization with their actual security needs.
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