FAQs for the Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) program in Northern Virginia
Yes. The degree includes the exact same curriculum as the Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) degree at our Blacksburg campus. However, courses for the CMA program in Northern Virginia are offered via flexible delivery, with classes being a mix of hybrid and online classes. Hybrid classes will be at least 50% in person, with the in-person portion taking place at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia. CMA graduates receive the same diploma as our on-campus CMA graduates and are considered Hokies just like any other student who attends Virginia Tech.
Hybrid classes are at least 50% in person, with the in-person portion taking place at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia. Up to 50% of other portion of the class will be virtual. Online classes may be synchronous or asynchronous.
Classes are offered on various days of the week and at various times, just as they are on the Blacksburg campus. See the Virginia Tech Timetable of Classes and use the Campus drop-down menu to select “National Capitol Region” and the Term drop-down menu to select the associated semester and year.
No. The CMA program in Northern Virginia is open to transfer students from any state, community college, and major. However, based on Guaranteed Admissions Agreements, these two VCCS degrees provide many of the foundational classes required for our 4-year degree in CMA. Students pursuing other majors are eligible to apply, but you will likely be required to complete additional courses to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirements. (You must earn a C or higher in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.)
Please coordinate with your VCCS or university Academic Advisor to review your goals with the most up-to-date CMA Transfer Roadmap (located here under the Pamplin College of Business). Please also see this website for resources to help determine whether your courses will transfer to Virginia Tech. For additional questions, you may contact the program team at bitcyber@vt.edu.
No, but we highly recommend completing coursework towards a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Associate degree in Business Administration or Information Technology. Completing and transferring coursework only from a VCCS degree allows VT to give credit for some required Pathways General Education courses, thereby accelerating your degree progress. No more than 63 credit hours may transfer from community college coursework.
Yes, but transfers from college/universities outside of Virginia will experience a longer degree progress timeline and more coursework to earn our 4-year degree in CMA.
No. The CMA program in Northern Virginia is open to current students and graduates of all community colleges and other institutions. However, having completed coursework in the VCCS Business Administration or Information Technology Associate degree will be very advantageous.
No. The decision point to attend on-campus in Blacksburg or to attend the CMA program in Northern Virginia is made during the application process.
The CMA program in Northern Virginia provides advantages of hybrid and online classes and cost savings. Once in the program, students will complete all courses from Northern Virginia. Hybrid classes will be at least 50% in person, with the in-person portion taking place at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia. Students also have access to Hokie One Stop, which is located in Academic Building One and provides access to multiple departments and information in addition to student services relating to transcripts, billing, transportation, and much more.
Students enrolled in the CMA program in Northern Virginia are still eligible to attend on-campus events in Blacksburg (i.e., Business Horizons Career Fairs, Sporting events, Commencement).
See the Field Study website, which includes information for students and companies interested in completing and supporting the required Field Study.
Yes, see this website for details. Note the website includes a link to the form that you will need to submit for your request. Coordinate with the Bursar using this form you must submit.