Associate’s Program in Cybersecurity and Computer Networks

The number of cybersecurity threats is on the rise, and the energy industry is a prime target. Bismarck State College’s online degree program combines system administration fundamentals with a foundation in cybersecurity concepts. Classes focus on best practices to implement, administer, and secure operating systems and computer networks.

Associate’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Computer Networks

This degree program combines system administration fundamentals with a foundation in cybersecurity concepts. Classes focus on best practices to implement, administer, and secure operating systems as well as computer networks.

Bismarck State College’s online Associate of Applied Science curriculum contains core classes in computer hardware, Windows, Linux, networking and security. Classes include database, web design and basic programming/ scripting.

Successful Cybersecurity & Computer Networks students have aptitude in critical thinking, problem solving and troubleshooting, inquisitiveness and adaptability.

Students will learn highly marketable technical skills and have the knowledge to meet the ever-changing technologies used in business and industry.

Graduates will have gained experience installing operating systems, configuring networks, managing servers, and performing other common system administration tasks while maintaining essential security practice.

Contact
Matt Frohlich • Tech Center 110
701-224-5581
[email protected]

Core Classes:

CIS 128 Microcomputer Hardware I

CIS 147 Principles of Information Security

CIS 212 Microsoft Windows Operating System Client

CIS 164 Networking Fundamentals I (Required)

CIS 165 Networking Fundamentals II

CIS 185 Introduction to Programming

CIS 216 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure

CIS 255 Computer and Network Security

CIS 107 Linux Fundamentals

CIS 214 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Active Directory Infrastructure