Take your place on the front lines of national security
Bachelor of Applied Science
Offered at the University of Arizona main campus and online through the College of Engineering’s Department of Cyber and Intelligence Operations, this top-ranked, career-focused program integrates hands-on training, expert-led coursework and specialized academic tracks. Students tap into practical instruction with U.S. intelligence and law enforcement professionals, gaining the knowledge and experience to thrive in high-demand careers with tech firms, defense contractors, think tanks, law enforcement and government agencies.
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Specialized Academic Tracks
Each of four emphasis areas integrates offensive and defensive content via a highly advanced virtual learning environment.
- Operational Intelligence
- Information Warfare
- Law Enforcement Intelligence
- Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
The IIO BAS program also offers online certificates in Information Warfare and Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare for both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.
Operational, Analytical & Technical Skills
The curriculum is geared to preparing students to perform at their best for some of the most critical jobs in cybersecurity and intelligence.
collection operations • intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) synchronization • analytical thinking • information operations (IO) • psychological operations (PSYOP)
Cybersecurity Training
Faculty and students study and work in an advanced simulation environment that bridges the human-technology divide. The Cyber Convergence Center (C3) originated one of the world's most advanced cyber training platforms. CyberApolis, an unstructured, synthetic, live cyber training environment, provides invaluable experience in cybersecurity readiness.
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Outside the Classroom
The Intelligence and Information Operations BAS incorporates educational, cultural and experiential learning beyond the classroom. Students work with intelligence, law enforcement and business leaders and professionals, get exclusive internships, collaborate on capstone projects and conduct research.
Varied Career Paths
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence & Information Operations opens doors to a wide variety of in-demand positions, including:
- Intelligence analyst
- Cyber analyst
- Cyber forensic specialist
- Law enforcement/security officer
Job Growth
Jobs in cyber and information security are expected to grow 30% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average salary for intelligence operations specialists is $104,000 and information security analysts $125,000.
In addition to employment with the U.S. military and national security agencies, graduates work for companies such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, General Dynamics, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Cisco and Deloitte.
