ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Information & Cybersecurity Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity Concentration

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Average graduate salary of $83,848*

*According to a survey of 1,476 alumni

120 credit hours*

*Transfer credits may reduce number of hours

$456 per credit hour, including technology fee for Fall 2026*

*$543 for out-of-state students; tuition subject to change

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Hone Your Career Skill Set With ECU Online’s ICT,
Cybersecurity Concentration

The financial impact of cybercrime is forecast to increase by 70% over the next several years, costing the world nearly $14 trillion by 2028—16 times more than the total cost of cybercrime in 2018.* The threat isn’t going away and the stakes are high, with thousands of companies and organizations across the world at risk. However, for those with the motivation to take on today’s greatest challenges in cybersecurity, ECU Online’s BS in ICT with a Cybersecurity concentration program is a powerful path to a career.

Whether you’re looking to change careers or advance in the cybersecurity field, our real-world focused online program equips you with the skills to stand out in the workplace. In addition to earning your degree, you’ll be prepared to sit for key certifications, such as:

  • Red Hat
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Plus, we provide strong student support and career services that empower your journey forward.

Are you ready to finish your degree and grow your career? It’s time to join us at ECU Online.


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What You’ll Learn

The ECU Online: BS in ICT, Cybersecurity concentration Flight Path Program is a beginner-friendly degree, providing an applicable curriculum that addresses industry trends and best practices. During your time in the program, you’ll practice actual scenarios through labs in areas such as:

  • Advanced cybersecurity principles and practices
  • Digital forensics and incident response
  • Cyber threat intelligence and risk management
  • Secure software development
  • Cryptography and network security
  • Legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity

Flight Path Programs

Flight Path Programs are designed specifically for returning, adult learners who are balancing work, family, and life responsibilities. These fully online programs offer the flexibility and convenience needed to fit education into a busy schedule, with multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can begin when the time is right for you. Courses are offered in a condensed format, allowing you to focus on fewer classes at a time—making it easier to stay on track, complete your program, and move confidently toward your academic and professional goals.

Is a Concentration in Cybersecurity Worth It?

Earning a cybersecurity degree is an immediate investment of your time and money, but it’s also a long-term investment for your future career. Information security analysts earned an average salary of $124,910 in 2024, and demand for these jobs is projected to increase by 33% through 2033—much faster than the average for all occupations.*

Career Outcomes With an ICT in Cybersecurity Degree

The online BS in ICT Flight Path Program at ECU provides strong career outcomes, with many graduates landing roles with top employers. Cybersecurity roles in the U.S. span various industries, from governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) to research, allowing you to find the career that fits your professional goals. Some companies our graduates have gone on to work for include:

  • Cisco

  • Google

  • IBM

  • Wells Fargo

  • Fidelity Investments

  • Bank of America

  • Truist

  • Bandwidth

  • Net App

  • Nutanix

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Curriculum & Courses

Information & Cybersecurity Technology is a dynamic major, and that’s reflected in our curriculum. The BS degree requires 120 total credit hours, including 40 hours of general education courses, 24 hours of lower division core courses, 26 hours of upper division core courses, 12 hours of concentration courses, 3 hours of cognates, and any approved electives and general electives.

At least 50% of core courses and 25% of the degree must be completed at ECU Online. Second-degree students are waived from General Education and Minor or General Elective requirements.

Keep in mind that as a degree completion program, we accept transfer credits, which may significantly reduce your required hours to graduate. The required ICT courses include the following:

Lower Division Core - 24 credit hours

ICTN 1500 – Information and Cybersecurity Technology Fundamentals
Computing system hardware and architecture, networking hardware and architecture, operating systems, storage technology, virtualization, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

ICTN 1501 – Information and Cybersecurity Technology Fundamentals Laboratory
Computing system hardware and architecture, networking hardware and architecture, operating systems, storage technology, virtualization, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

ICTN 2150 – Network Fundamentals
Introduction to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other data networks.

ICTN 2151 – Network Fundamentals Laboratory
Introduction to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet and other data networks.

ICTN 2154 – Digital Communications Systems
Introduces local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). Provides basic understanding of network concepts and router programming.

ICTN 2155 – Digital Communications System Laboratory
Introduces LANs and WANs. Provides basic understanding of network concepts and router programming.

ICTN 2158 – Computer Networking Technology
Advanced study of local-area and wide-area networks. Develops competence in designing and implementing enterprise-wide campus networks using routers and switches.

ICTN 2159 – Computer Networking Technology Laboratory
Advanced study of LANs and WANs. Develops competence in designing and implementing enterprise-wide campus networks using routers and switches.

ICTN 2510 – Network Environment I
Network management using various network operation system (NOS) products. Topics include NOS setup, network resource management, user and group management, and security model.

ICTN 2511 – Network Environment I Laboratory
Network management using various NOS products. Topics include NOS setup, network resource management, user and group management, and security models.

ICTN 2530 – Network Environment II
Network management using Linux, including NOS setup, network resource management, user and group management, and security models.

ICTN 2531 - Network Environment II Laboratory
Network management using Linux, including NOS setup, network resource management, user and group management, and security models.

ICTN 2702 – Cloud Fundamentals
Cloud computing concepts with an emphasis on cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

ICTN 2703 – Cloud Fundamentals Laboratory
Application of cloud services to deploy, configure, support, monitor, and secure the cloud infrastructure.

ICTN 2732 – Scripting for Information Technology
Introduction of scripting for information technology applications.

Upper Division Core – 26 credit hours

ICTN 2900 – Fundamental Network Security
Computer network and information security principles, devices, and applications.

ICTN 2901 – Fundamental Network Security Laboratory

ICTN 3064 – Regulations and Policies
Government and industry regulations and policies applied to the information technology industry. Broad view of impact and effectiveness of regulations and policies.

ICTN 4000 – Information and Cybersecurity Technology Internship
Educational collaboration between business and industry and ECU, linking theoretical and lab practice with real-world applications. Proposal, fully describing planned activities, developed around students’ educational goals and objectives.

Note: Students are responsible for arranging their internship.

ICTN 4020 – Senior Information and Cybersecurity Technology Capstone Design Project I
Open-ended design project exposing students to the practice of information and cybersecurity technology. Includes development of a proposal for the ICTN 4022 project.

ICTN 4022 – Senior Information and Cybersecurity Technology Capstone Design Project II
Open-ended design project exposing students to the practice of information and cybersecurity technology. Includes completion of the project proposed in ICTN 4020.

ICTN 4520 – Wireless Communication
Study of characteristics, technology, and standards.

ICTN 4521 – Wireless Communication Laboratory
Study of characteristics, technology, and standards.

IDIS 3790 – Technical Presentations
Investigation and utilization of tools, techniques, and technical systems for transmitting information related to problems and issues of contemporary industry.

ITEC 3290 – Technical Writing
Practice in writing about technical problems of significance to students.

ITEC 3300 – Technology Project Management
Systems needs analysis identification, functional requirements analysis, IT project timelines, and system development progress metrics.

Concentration Courses – 12 credit hours

ICTN 3902 - Implementing Cyberinfrastructure Security
Learn key concepts in developing and implementing a cybersecurity architecture with a focus on implementing security policies in modern environments to include multiple layers, modern firewalls, intrusion detection systems/intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS), authentication, authorization, and remote access management.

ICTN 3903 - Implementing Cyberinfrastructure Security Laboratory
Get hands-on experience implementing security policies using cybersecurity architecture technologies for modern information technology environments.

ICTN 3910 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Learn more about the practice of discovering and evaluating vulnerabilities in information systems.

ICTN 3911 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Laboratory
Build on ICTN 3910, applying penetration testing tools to discover and evaluate vulnerabilities in information systems.

ICTN 4200 - Intrusion Detection Technologies
Learn computer network intrusion detection principles, devices, and applications.

ICTN 4201 - Intrusion Detection Technologies Laboratory
Build on ICTN 4200, applying computer network intrusion detection principles, devices, and applications.

ICTN 4904 - Cyberinfrastructure Security Management
Study the development and implementation of processes to understand, monitor, and troubleshoot the security stance of an organization.

ICTN 4905 - Cyberinfrastructure Security Management Laboratory
Build on ICTN 4904, applying tools used to understand, monitor, and troubleshoot the security stance of an organization.

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"We want our students to be prepared for the real world. I think the Information & Cybersecurity technology program at ECU gives students a real advantage."
‐ Dr. Philip Lunsford, Associate Professor

Tuition and Financial Aid

$437 per credit hour plus fees for Fall 2026*

*$524 plus fees for out-of-state students; tuition subject to change

120 CREDIT HOURS*

*Transfer credits may reduce number of hours

FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

The ECU Online BS in ICT tuition for in-state students is just $437 per credit hour plus fees. For out-of-state students, the tuition is $524 per credit hour plus fees. With transfer credits and financial aid, your bachelor’s degree is within reach.

Note: For Summer 2026, tuition is $424 per credit hour plus fees for in-state students and $509 per credit hour plus fees for out-of-state students.

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WIDELY APPLICABLE SKILLS

You’ll gain key insights and professional competencies that organizations are looking for, allowing for a range of employment opportunities following graduation. Students are responsible for arranging their internship.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

The program will deepen your understanding of the current information technology landscape, empowering you to advance more quickly.

TRANSFER-FRIENDLY

You can transfer credits from coursework you’ve already completed and fast-track your path to a BS—with just 50 core credits required for our online ICT degree.

BEYOND ACADEMICS

Our focus on individualized attention and student support ensures that you leave not only with academic proficiency but also the tools for advancement.

TOP-RANKED

ECU was ranked in the top 10 of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023 by Newsweek, meaning that you’ll graduate with a degree respected by employers nationwide.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

ECU is more than a university—it’s a community. Even as an online student, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of peers and faculty who truly care about your success.

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Student-Centric Online Learning Experience

We understand that on-campus learning doesn’t work for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you should sacrifice a robust student experience. That’s why our programs are immersive, accessible, and tailored for those with determination.

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Admissions

Online undergraduate students are required to have a minimum of 24 hours of transferable credits for admission. Students are evaluated under the transfer applicant criteria below:

  • A minimum of 24 hours of transferable college-level coursework (complete or in progress).
    • Only courses with a grade of “C-” or higher from regionally accredited institutions are eligible to transfer and can be used to gain admission.
    • Students under the age of 21 will also be expected to meet NC High School Minimum Course Requirements and are required to submit a final high school transcript.
  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework attempted.

Undergraduate Students Application Materials

  • A completed online application .
  • All official transcripts from each college, technical institute, or university attended, if applicable. Send transcripts to:

    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    Mail Stop 517
    East Carolina University
    Greenville, NC 27858-435

    We also accept electronic transcripts from most transcript services. Please request to have them sent directly to transfer@ecu.edu .

Residency Determination

The Residency Determination Service (RDS) has been established by the North Carolina State Legislature as the centralized service for determining residency for students. All students must visit ncresidency.org to verify their residency.

If you’ve already completed the residency verification process and obtained your Residency Certification Number (RCN), you can enter your RCN when filling out our application. If you do not already have your RCN, you may submit your application and then come back and enter your RCN once you have it.

For more information, visit the Office of the Registrar’s Residency page , or contact RDS at 1-844-319-3640 or rdsinfo@ncresidency.org .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits are generally required to complete an ECU Online: Flight Path Program?

For most programs, 120 total credit hours are required to graduate. This includes transfer credits and credits you earn at ECU.

Can I transfer credits from other institutions to an online Flight Path Program at East Carolina University?

Yes. 24 transferable credits are required to apply. At least 25% of the degree must be completed at ECU and at least 50% of the major must be completed at ECU.

Are Flight Path Programs at East Carolina University accredited?

Yes. East Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about accreditation .

What financial aid resources are available for students enrolled in online Flight Path Programs at East Carolina University?

The online BS in ICT tuition for in-state students is just $437 per credit hour plus fees. For out-of-state students, the tuition is $524 per credit hour plus fees. Please note that tuition is subject to change. Learn more about financial aid opportunities .

Note: For Summer 2026, tuition is $424 per credit hour plus fees for in-state students and $509 per credit hour plus fees for out-of-state students.

About ECU Online: Flight Path Programs

ECU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on Colleges (SACSCOC) and was the first university in North Carolina to offer online degrees. We’ve continued to enhance the online experience ever since. As an established institution in North Carolina, we pride ourselves on offering a student-first, community-centric experience that empowers graduates to complete their online degrees from a reputable institution that employers recognize.

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*General labor market and salary data are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment. ECU does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.