Bachelor of Applied Technology IT - Cybersecurity
Start your journey towards a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity today, lockdown a career in cybersecurity tomorrow.
Why study Cybersecurity?
Amazing career opportunities
As cyber threats continue to grow, organizations need skilled workers who can help protect networks, systems, and data. Cybersecurity offers strong job opportunities and long-term career growth.
Gain Real-World Experience
Learn by doing in San Jac's student-embedded Security Operations Center (SOC). You'll work with industry tools, analyze security data, and practice responding to cyber threats in a real-world environment.
Build Advanced Cybersecurity Skills
Strengthen your knowledge of network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, risk management, and security operations. This bachelor's degree helps you build the technical and problem-solving skills employers look for in cybersecurity professionals.
Flexible Learning for Working Professionals
Our Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity is offered both in-person and 100% online. Our program is designed to help you continue your education and advance your career on your schedule.
Careers
Opportunities
Cybersecurity experts are in high demand and often earn high salaries because of the importance of their work. Some roles in the field include:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Risk and Compliance Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Digital Forensics Analyst
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Secure Your Place
Apply today to secure your spot in the program and start your path in IT security. Complete your coursework 100% online, making it easy to fit your education into your busy schedule. Your future in cybersecurity starts here.
Fact Attack
Cybersecurity has many jobs, like ethical hacking, solving crimes, managing risks, and policy setting.
Your Questions Answered
The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity is a bachelor's degree that builds on your technical education and experience.
You'll strengthen your skills in cybersecurity, network security, risk management,
and threat detection while preparing for higher-level roles in the field.
This degree is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, desktop support, or a related field.
It's also a good fit for IT professionals who want to build advanced skills and prepare
for higher-level roles in cybersecurity.
You'll learn how to protect networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.
Topics include:
- network security
- ethical hacking
- digital forensics
- cybersecurity operations
- risk management
- information security
Cybersecurity professionals use these skills to help protect businesses and individuals,
keep data secure, and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.
You'll gain hands-on experience through San Jac's student-embedded Security Operations
Center (SOC). This real-world learning environment allows you to work with cybersecurity
tools, analyze security events, and build practical skills employers value.
Cybersecurity professionals work in many industries, including healthcare, finance,
government, manufacturing, and technology.
Career opportunities may include:
- cybersecurity analyst
- information security specialist
- security operations center analyst
- network security administrator
- cybersecurity manager.
Yes. Flexible course options make it easier to balance work, school, and other responsibilities
while earning your bachelor's degree.
San Jacinto College offers a flat tuition plan. That means there are no extra fees so it's easy to figure out the cost each semester. Texas residents who live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.
Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and payment plans may also be available to help lower your costs.
For the most current tuition rates, see a program advisor or visit the tuition webpage.
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A World Class Program
Travis turned a student job into a career with San Jac's Information Technology Services team. "After changing majors and slowly earning my associate degree, I was able to accept a full-time position with the South Campus ITS team in late 2019."
When he learned San Jac was developing the BAT program, he knew it was the right fit. "I had my heart set on earning my bachelor's degree at San Jac. The College is such an incredible place to work and attend classes. No other bachelor's degree would make me as proud to earn."
