ANDS BAS Entry Requirements

Advanced Networking & Data Security (ANDS) 
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Entry Requirements

Students are eligible to apply for entry into the ANDS BAS program by meeting one of the following.

  • Associate Degree in Networking and Cybersecurity, from an regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2.0 in all applicable college courses
  • Associate Degree in any field from an regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2.0 in all applicable college courses AND
    • A+ certificate or equivalent
    • Network + certification or equivalent
  • At least 90 college level credits from an regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2.0 in all applicable college courses AND
    • A+ certificate or equivalent
    • Network + certification or equivalent
  • English 101 - English Composition.
    • you can apply to the program prior to this being completed HOWEVER it must be completed prior to taking any 300 level IT courses.

Please Note:  While we do not have a limit on how long ago your degree and/or courses were completed, the IT industry is constantly changing. 

If your coursework was over 5 years ago and you do not have industry experience, then you may wish to either retake an Associate degree level course OR do self study to ensure you have the appropriate knowledge base.

Preferred Course Work

The following courses are preferred completed prior to entry into the program, however you may be admitted to the program and work on them concurrently with your ANDS BAS courses.  While these courses may be taken after entry to the program, they may be required before admission into specific ANDS BAS courses. All of the following courses are required for graduation from the BAS program.  You will work closely with your ANDS BAS advisor to ensure you take the courses in the correct sequence. 

  • Completion of college level business math or higher ( i.e.; BUS 110)
  • General Education Courses should include a minimum of:
    • English 101 or equivalent (5 credits) (required prior to entering any 300 level IT course)
    • CMST& 101 (or other Humanities distribution) (5 credits)
    • General Electives (15 credits)