The minor in Cybersecurity and Risk Management is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques, and tools needed to protect information systems and assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.
The minor aims to prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including information technology, finance, healthcare, government, and law enforcement, where knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management is increasingly in demand. Graduates may pursue positions such as cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, information security consultant, risk analyst, or compliance officer.
The minor can also be valuable for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields. It can provide a solid foundation for further academic or professional development in this rapidly evolving and important field. Students minoring in Cybersecurity and Risk Management complete a 15-hour core of five courses, plus 6 hours of elective courses. Up to 18 hours can be double counted with students' other majors and minors.
Course Requirements (15 semester hours)
BUS 1950
Business Software Applications. (3 credits)
or
TEC 1323
Computer Applications for Technology. (3 credits)
BAIS 3200
Networking Fundamentals. (3 credits)
or
CIT 3523
Data Communication Technology I. (3 credits)
BAIS 4700
Advanced Networking. (3 credits)
or
CIT 3153
Data Communication Technology II. (3 credits)
BAIS 4850
Systems Security. (3 credits)
BAIS 4860
Ethical Hacking and Network Defense. (3 credits)
Plus, six semester hours of course work selected from the following (at least thee semester hours in BAIS):
CIT 2183
Software Development for Technology I. (3 credits)
CIT 2283
Software Development for Technology II. (3 credits)
CIT 3773
Database Administration. (3 credits)
CIT 2803
Operating Systems for Computer Technology. (3 credits)
DGT 3813
Web Development (3 credits)
BAIS 3010
Business Analytics Programming. (3 credits)
BAIS 3000
Introduction to Databases for Business Analytics. (3 credits)
BAIS 3060
Introduction to Business Intelligence. (3 credits)
BAIS 3330
Java Programming. (3 credits)
BAIS 3505
Advanced Microcomputer Applications and Development. (3 credits)
BAIS 3530
Business Web Site Design. (3 credits)
BAIS 3970
Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)
(maximum of 3 hours)
BAIS 4275
Internship in Business Analytics & Information Systems. (1 to 15 credits)
(maximum of 3 hours)
BAIS 4600
Special Topics in Business Analytics & Information Systems. (1 to 3 credits)
(maximum of 3 hours)
BAIS 4700
Advanced Networking. (3 credits)
BAIS 4740
Independent Study. (1 to 6 credits)
(maximum of 3 hours)
BAIS 4760
Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. (3 credits)
or
CIT 4760
Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. (3 credits)
BAIS 4770
Database and Data Management. (3 credits)
or
CIT 4770
Database and Data Management. (3 credits)
BAIS 4960
Certified Ethical Hacking. (3 credits)
Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.
