Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Systems – Information Assurance
Assure Information and Manage Risks with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Assurance
Corporations, businesses, and government organizations employ people who are skilled at protecting the valuable data stored on their servers and computer networks. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Information Assurance degree provides training in identifying the assets, threats, and vulnerabilities of an organization in order to calculate risk. You will learn to establish policies to mitigate or reduce the risk by the implementation of technology, procedures, and standards.
Network systems are under constant attack from unwanted intrusions. By earning our information assurance bachelor’s degree, you’ll be prepared to break into this financially rewarding field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly salary for an information security analyst in 2018 was around $98,350. In addition to the salary, the job outlook for this field is projected to grow by 32% over 10 years, which is much faster than average.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Information Security Analysts, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm (visited February 11, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Earn an Oracle certification in 8 weeks.
- Having certifications on your résumé with a bachelor’s degree in information systems will lead to greater financial rewards and job opportunities.
- Though our business internship program, you will have the chance to get first-hand experience working alongside experienced professionals in the field.
What Will You Learn?
- The fundamentals of system forensics, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and application of forensic analysis skills
- The new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world, including a look at how business, government, and individuals operate today
- Oracle, which will allow you to manipulate data, produce complex programs, and create multi-dimensional databases that can be used by business intelligence systems
- How to find and follow evidence once a computer crime has been committed
- Application programming, web architecture, and web development
Career Opportunities for Our B.S. in Information Systems – Information Assurance Graduates
- Cyber security specialist
- Information assurance engineer
- Information operations specialist
- Security manager
- Security policy manager
Internships and Resources Available to Information Systems Students
- You could pursue multiple areas of study due to the allowable electives within your degree.
- Our School of Business has its own 78,000-square-foot building with computer labs, a networking and data center, student and faculty common areas, and modern classrooms outfitted with the latest technology.
- Our School of Business offers Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence, where you can gain the critical skills you need to help protect and defend information systems from attack.
- Like Liberty’s entire faculty, our professors care about the success and outcomes of each student.
- You have the opportunity to train and graduate with a variety of certificates such as Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, and more.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
