(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) Prerequisite: CCJS 100. An overview of the history and theory of victimology in which patterns of victimization are analyzed, with emphasis on types of victims and of crimes. The aim is to identify and apply appropriate preventative measures and responses to victimization. Discussion covers the interaction between victims of crime and the system of criminal justice in terms of the role of the victim and the services that the victim is offered. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 360 or CRIM 360.

(Formerly IFSM 370) Prerequisite: CIFS 300. An introduction to telecommunication infrastructure. The goal is to plan, analyze, and design a secure telecommunication infrastructure that meets business needs and protects information assets. Topics include cybersecurity, data communication protocols and standards, networks, and trends in telecommunications. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 370, CMSC 370, CSIA 302, IFSM 370, IFSM 450 or CIFS 370.

(Formerly CMIT 398E. Designed to help prepare for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certifications.) Prerequisite: CMIT 320. Development of the structured knowledge base needed to discover vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for tightening network security and protecting data from potential attackers. Focus is on penetration-testing tools and techniques to protect computer networks. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIT 321 or CMIT 398E.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least 36 credits of Major coursework. A comprehensive lab and project-driven capstone course focused on the integration and synthesis of knowledge across the Cybersecurity Technology curriculum. Students evaluate organizational requirements and risks to design, assess, and justify secure, scalable enterprise cybersecurity solutions incorporating networking, Linux systems, cloud technologies, Microsoft endpoint environments, and scripting-based problem solving. Advanced cybersecurity concepts are applied to support risk-based decision-making, governance, and ethical considerations. Through applied projects and professional communication, students demonstrate program-level mastery by producing defensible cybersecurity analyses and recommendations appropriate for technical and executive audiences.

An applied study of financial concepts and tools for managerial decision-making. The objective is to interpret finance and accounting documents and apply that information to sound business decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis, forecasting, cost behavior, time value of money, capital budgeting, financial ratios, and risk/return assessment. Emphasis is on practical applications to evaluate performance and investment opportunities and support effective business communication. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 341 or FINC 331.