BBA in Cyber Defense (Online)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 2/13/2026

Program Description

Students in this major have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the protection of information and intellectual property in the public and private sectors. Courses align with the guidelines suggested by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The initiative focuses on securely provisioning, operating and maintaining, and overseeing and governing information technology systems and networks from a cyber-defense perspective to protect and defend information and intellectual property.

Established in 2018

CIP: 29-0207 Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4481

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$49,200.00
Books$4,000.00
Total Cost$53,200.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: BBA in Cyber Defense (Online)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 2/13/2026

Program Description

Students in this major have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the protection of information and intellectual property in the public and private sectors. Courses align with the guidelines suggested by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The initiative focuses on securely provisioning, operating and maintaining, and overseeing and governing information technology systems and networks from a cyber-defense perspective to protect and defend information and intellectual property.

Established in 2018

CIP: 29-0207 Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4481

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$49,200.00
Books$4,000.00
Total Cost$53,200.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction