Backed by the Ed G. Smith College of Business — AACSB accredited and among the top 2% of business schools globally — online Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Technology (IST) program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) combines technical knowledge with strategic business insights.
Whether your goal is cybersecurity, app development or business intelligence, UMSL’s online IST degree provides the tools and skills you need to succeed in the industry. Plus, you can choose between concentrations like Application Development, Business Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
Earn your degree entirely online with maximum flexibility. The 100% online IST program is designed for students who need to balance education with work, family and other commitments. Complete coursework on your schedule from anywhere while receiving the same rigorous, AACSB-accredited education as on-campus students.
Get the best of both worlds with a hybrid learning experience. This option blends online and in-person coursework to enhance hands-on learning, and is ideal for students who learn best with face-to-face instruction or who want to experience campus life without sacrificing the flexibility that online learning provides.
ONLINE:
Learn anywhere, anytime
HYBRID:
Flexibility meets campus experience
ON-CAMPUS:
Immersive, hands-on learning
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