Security Programs at KSU

Kennesaw State University is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. KSU was the first university in Georgia to earn this new designation.

For students interested in a security focus in their computing studies, the following programs emphasize information, IT and/or computer security, or have the option for a student to self-select a security focus:

Programs in Security

• Cybersecurity (BS, Mn, Ct)
• Information Security and Assurance (BBA, Mn, GCt, Ct)
• Information Technology Security (GCt)

Programs with a Security concentration or focus

• Business Administration (DBA: IS/ISA focus, Dual MBA/MS)
• Information Systems (MS, Dual MBA/MS, BBA, Mn, Ct)

• Computer Science (MS, BA, BS, Mn, GCt, Ct)
• Information Technology (MS, BA, BS, Web, Mn)

Program Abbreviations

• BA - Bachelor of Arts
• BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
• BS - Bachelor of Science
• Ct - Certificate Program
• DBA - Doctorate of Business Administration
• GCt - Graduate-level Certificate Program
• Mn - Minor
• MBA - Master of Business Administration
• MS - Master of Science
• Web - Specialized Web