Computer Science Security, BI™

The BI in Computer Science Security focuses on the study of computer science with information and network security. It encompasses both the study of theoretical analysis and the practical problems of protecting networks, computers, and data.

General Information

The Bachelor of Innovation (BI) degree in Computer Science Security requires the following:

A minimum of 120 credit hours with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0. At least 45 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and higher).
A grade of C or better in CS courses applied to the major.
A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all CS course work.
The last 30 hours of the degree must be completed while registered in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at UCCS.

Additional general education course work is required to complete the Computer Science Security, BI degree. Please see the advising guide on the Academic Advising website for more information and a sample 4-year schedule.

Please see Bachelor of Innovation™ (BI) Degree for further information.

Course Requirements

Computer Security Core Courses (45 credit hours)

Complete all of the following:

Computer Security Electives (9 credit hours)

Complete nine hours of upper-division (3000+ level) CS, INFS, MGMT, or elective courses that are focused on security. These must be approved by your faculty advisor.
Internships and independent studies may be used here with advisor approval.

Computer Security Mathematics Courses (13 credit hours)

Complete four math courses from the following list.

BI Innovation Core (24 credit hours)

Complete all of the Bachelor of Innovation Core courses below.

Cross-Discipline Core - EAS (15 credit hours)

Complete one of the Cross-Discipline Cores listed below. Each Cross-Discipline Core consists of 15 credit hours. Open the expandable lists to see course options.

BI Business Core
BI Creative Communication Core
BI Globalization Core
BI Inclusive Education Core
BI Custom Core
(for Veteran and Transfer students only)

For more information on the Bachelor of Innovation degree, see the program page: Bachelor of Innovation™ (BI) Degree