Applied Science, Cybersecurity Concentration (BAS)

Program Summary

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Credits: 120-126 total

Degree: BAS

College/School: Adult Degree Completion Programs

Start Date: 8/25/2025

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Program Description

Mason’s Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) is a unique program created specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Designed with the adult-learner in mind, but open to students of all ages, the BAS degree offers a flexible learning experience for students.

Offered in collaboration with Volgenau School of Engineering, this concentration is only available to students graduating from Northern Virginia Community College, Lord Fairfax Community Colleges, Tidewater Community College, or Germanna Community College with an AAS in Cyber Security or an AAS in Information Systems Technology with a Cyber Security Career Studies Certificate.

Concentrations

Cybersecurity

Careers

With a critical shortage of cybersecurity analysts and technicians, especially for jobs within the Federal Government, now is the opportune time to join the cybersecurity field. Mason’s strategic location in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area ensures that students will benefit from an engaging and relevant curriculum, providing the foundation necessary to be a professional in the field. Specific positions that graduates of this program may obtain include:

Cybersecurity analysts and technicians
Computer systems analysts
Information security analysts

As a Mason student, you may contact University Career Services for more career information and counseling.

Courses

Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.

Details

Who should apply?

This degree completion program is designed for students who hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in cyber security.

Cybersecurity Ventures predicts there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings by 2021. Are you up to the challenge?

If you have an AAS in Cyber Security from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), Tidewater Community College (TCC), or Germanna Community College, the BAS in Cyber Security can get you there.

We’ll build on the skills you gained in your AAS degree to help you complete a Bachelor’s degree and start a cyber security career with the requisite skills designed to hit-the-ground-running.

Financial Aid

For information on loans, scholarships, and other types of financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Why choose George Mason?

Offered in collaboration with Mason’s Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE)” to Offered in collaboration with Mason’s College of Engineering & Computing (CEC).
Mason’s BAS program builds upon the foundations taught at VCCS partner schools, many of which were recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Security Agency (NSA).
BAS students develop tangible skills that are recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) as vital to the cybersecurity field.
The BAS with a concentration in Cybersecurity is offered fully online with courses that can be completed from anywhere.

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Application Requirements

Conferred Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Cyber Security.
- All students are required to complete the BAS Admissions Agreement during the application process. You will be presented with this document in the online application: BAS Admissions Agreement
- Importantly, students are required to have their AAS degree completed before their first day of classes at Mason. Students cannot co-enroll at Mason and the community college to complete their AAS requirements while beginning Mason courses. If AAS course completion is delayed, students must un-enroll from Mason, return to the community college to complete the AAS coursework, and then re-apply to Mason for a future term
A competitive cumulative grade point average.
Completion of English Composition with a grade of C or better before application to Mason
- Recommended, but not required: A course equivalent to ENGH 101.
  - VCCS Preferred Course: ENG 112
Recommended, but not required: Completion of Math equivalent to Mason Core Math with a grade of C or better before application to Mason.
- Course must be equivalent to MATH 106, 108, 110, 111, 113, 125 or STAT 250
- VCCS courses that satisfy this requirement include: MATH 154, 261, 181, 182, 245, 273, and 286.

NOTE: If English is not your native language, the Admission Committee will require demonstrated English language proficiency before application to Mason. Proficiency may be satisfied by proficiency exams or by completing VCCS ENG 111 and 112 with grades of C or better. Several VCCS AAS degrees do not require ENG 112 (ex: Cybersecurity). Consult with your advisor early in your program to meet the English requirement before application to Mason.

Application Materials

Undergraduate application
Transcripts for all post-secondary education
$60 non-refundable application fee

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