Avila University Arizona Launches Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Avila University Arizona (AUA) is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, bringing a new undergraduate pathway to its campus in Goodyear, Arizona.
The program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in information technology and cybersecurity while developing the technical skills and practical knowledge needed to understand and respond to the security challenges facing today’s organizations.
As technology continues to transform how organizations operate and manage information, cybersecurity professionals play an increasingly important role in protecting networks, systems, and organizational data.
Building Skills for an Evolving Digital World
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity combines foundational technology education with specialized cybersecurity coursework, giving students the opportunity to explore areas including programming, network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud computing, cybersecurity policy, and web application security.
Throughout the program, students will develop knowledge and skills across areas such as:
- Secure programming and cybersecurity principles
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Network security and intrusion detection
- Digital forensics and evidence handling
- Web application and IoT security
- Cybersecurity policy and governance
- Cloud computing and virtual systems
- Data science and business intelligence
The 122-credit program is delivered on campus at Avila University Arizona in Goodyear and includes cybersecurity and computer science coursework alongside mathematics, business, communication, ethics, humanities, and other general education areas.
Preparing Students for Cybersecurity Careers
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is designed to help students develop a broad technical foundation while preparing them to pursue opportunities across the cybersecurity and technology sectors.
Potential career pathways may include:
- Cyber Crime Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Manager
- Security Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Technical Project Manager
Students will also build knowledge and training that can help prepare them for industry-standard cybersecurity certification exams.
Expanding Educational Opportunities at AUA
The launch of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity represents another step in the continued growth of Avila University Arizona.
Located in Goodyear, Arizona, AUA is an additional location of Avila University and builds upon the university’s tradition of providing career-focused education grounded in academic excellence, service, and the development of the whole person.
The addition of an undergraduate cybersecurity program expands AUA’s academic portfolio beyond its existing graduate offerings and creates a new pathway for students interested in developing skills for the technology-driven workplace.
For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, including admissions requirements, start dates, curriculum, and tuition, visit the AUA program page.
About Avila University
Avila University, located in Kansas City, Mo., and serving students from across the world, believes in offering access to Education Without Limits and inviting students to define what that means to them personally as individuals and collectively across campus. Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila has been focused on the development of the whole person for more than a century, providing a liberal arts education rooted in values of service, diversity, excellence in teaching and learning. In 2023, Avila celebrated a historic milestone, welcoming its largest-ever incoming class and has seen rapid growth in the years that followed. The rapid growth is the most recent testament to the school’s focus on making degrees accessible through robust scholarship programs and financial aid. Thanks to decades of strategic planning and tireless teamwork by faculty and staff, Avila is now the educational home to students from 26 countries, studying an expanded curriculum that offers more than 60 majors. That’s the power of Education Without Limits.
