Minor in Cybersecurity

Ball State’s cybersecurity minor explores issues in computer and information security, such as cybersecurity, digital forensics, and related business implications. This minor makes an excellent addition to other majors by providing a working knowledge of issues in cybersecurity—transferable skills for many high-demand occupations.

The minor in cybersecurity is not open to students with a major in computer science or applied cybersecurity.

18-20 credits

Required Courses, 9-10 credits

CS 110	Introduction to Computer Science and Web Programming	3
	or
CS 120	Computer Science 1: Programming Fundamentals	4
CS 203	Introduction to Computer Security	3
CS 249	Forensics	3
	or
CS 250	Mobile Forensics	3

Elective Courses, 9-10 credits from:

Students who wish to take CS 249 or CS 250 may not double count with required coursework.

CS 121	Computer Science 2: Data Structures and Objects	4
CS 249	Forensics	3
CS 250	Mobile Forensics	3
CT 210	Data Networking 1	3
	or
BIS 317	Computer Networks for Business	3
CT 264	Fundamentals of Defensive Security	3
CT 265	Fundamentals of Offensive Security	3
BA 345	Data Mining for Business Analytics	3
BA 436	Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence	3
BIS 410	Information Systems Security	3

Total Credits: 18-20