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Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cyber Security Management Online
Leverage coursework from evolving industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity combined with insights in business management, computer science, law, and criminal justice in this multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art program.
Program Overview
Explore our 100% online MBA in Cyber Security Management
The 100% online Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cyber Security Management program at St. Thomas University gives you the tools and processes to protect information technology assets from threats and attacks; these skills can be applied in any business environment.
In this MBA online program, you will learn about the cutting-edge aspects of software and internet law, news misappropriation, and network neutrality. You will also study how to effectively develop a security program and implement information security vision and strategy—with a focus on risk management, business continuity, training, and awareness. Plus, you will examine fundamental cyber security technologies, emphasizing technical aspects such as cryptography, operating systems protection, and application and network security.
The MBA core curriculum emphasizes a broad range of skills in managerial accounting, policy and planning, strategy systems, international business, data analytics, financial management, and organizational behavior.
This quality online MBA program in cyber security management is structured specifically for working professionals, with accelerated courses delivered in a convenient format ideal for a busy lifestyle. Coursework is taught by faculty with real-world experience. Choose from six start dates each year and finish your business master's degree in as few as 12 months to be prepared for leadership roles in a high-growth industry.
Note: The MBA in Cyber Security Management online program is comprised of 30 credit hours. However, an additional nine credit hours of foundation courses may be required based on a review of transcripts.
Career Opportunities
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cyber Security Researcher
- Security Information Technology Expert
- Forensics Expert
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Security/Privacy Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cyber Security Researcher
- Security Information Technology Expert
- Forensics Expert
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Security/Privacy Officer
Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
Tuition for the MBA in Cyber Security Management online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid by the course. The total tuition is inclusive of all fees, including a technology fee for each course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Cyber Security Management | $625 | $1,950 | $19,500 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Stay on track with important dates and course schedules
The MBA in Cyber Security Management program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/12/24 | 9/26/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 12/6/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/25 | 12/20/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/15/25 | 3/7/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/15/25 | 2/21/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/19/25 | 5/9/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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Our streamlined admission requirements empower students from diverse academic backgrounds greater access to the MBA in Cyber Security Management online program. No GMAT is required to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Free Application
- 2.33 GPA or higher
- No GMAT
MBA in Cyber Security Management Online Admission Requirements
The following are required for admission to the MBA in Cyber Security online program:
- Completed free application
- Bachelor’s degree transcript (Unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- 2.5 or greater GPA. No GMAT
- 2.33 – 2.49 GPA. Other documents may be requested for additional program director review. No GMAT
Official transcripts can be sent to St. Thomas University through Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. Unofficial transcripts and other documents can be uploaded via your Admissions Portal or emailed to [email protected].
Courses
Learn about the degree plan for our online MBA in Cyber Security Management courses
The MBA in Cyber Security Management online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses, including 18 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of specialization courses, and up to nine credit hours of foundation courses based on a review of transcripts.
Courses in this program are seven weeks long. Courses during the two summer terms, however, are six weeks long.
Students will be placed in one of the following courses based on course availability.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, analyze, and apply traditional ethical theories.
- Evaluate the effect of culture on ethical issues and identify, discuss, and assess current ethical issues in local, regional, national, and international arenas.
- Articulate and assess conflicts between business practices and social justice.
- Develop a personal code of ethics by synthesizing theory and practical application and apply ethical principles in one's professional life.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine experiences and identify organization behavior concepts in everyday life.
- Evaluate the impact of organizational behavior concepts on cases by defending and justifying your position.
- Apply knowledge of organization behavior concepts to solve organizational problems ethically.
- Work effectively with others in team environments.
- Articulate the impact of diverse and multicultural work environments.
- Apply and evaluate the effectiveness of leadership in various organizational situations.
- Write professional communications.
Students will take the following courses.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the diverse applications and influence of data analytics on business practices, encompassing data creation, sharing, analytics, mining, reporting, and storage within and across organizations, including related ethical issues.
- Apply Data Analytics for Business concepts to real-life business scenarios using common-place information technology.
- Analyze and frame Data Analytics for Business problems and develop both proactive and reactive solutions.
- Use critical thinking skills to develop effective case analysis recommendations and course of actions.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform essential managerial functions such as planning, control, and decision-making.
- Prepare cost analyses, cash flow statements, budgets, and cost comparisons.
- Make managerial decisions by analyzing financial statements.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify variables in the global environment that require further analysis before creating a global marketing strategy.
- Develop a comprehensive marketing plan, determine its components, and explain which options are appropriate under the current environmental conditions to marketing personnel.
- Analyze the diverse cultures domestically and abroad.
Learning Outcomes
- Design an outline for ethical leadership by the financial manager based on different scenarios throughout the course.
- Utilize financial statements to create financial profiles for a firm's managers, investors, and stakeholders.
- Solve time value of money problems and apply the concepts to corporate finance decisions.
- Evaluate various financing sources available to financing managers and estimate a corporation's cost of capital.
- Select potential corporate investment projects by applying various capital budgeting criteria.
- Use a financial model for estimating cash flows and analyzing capital budget projects.
- Perform a qualitative and quantitative analysis of a potential project based on a real-world case study, including sensitivity analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop analytical and practical skills to understand Strategic Management's role in business, address realistic corporate challenges, and contribute to business organizations.
- Describe the Strategic Management implications of business trends like globalization, corporate mergers, technological advances, innovation, social media, workforce diversity, entrepreneurship, ecological sustainability, changing employment practices, corporate citizenship, and social responsibility.
- Examine and frame Strategic Management problems and create both proactive and reactive solutions.
- Create effective Strategic Management case analysis recommendations and courses of action.
Students will take the following courses.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze several managerial aspects of enterprise information security.
- Assess concepts of enterprise information security, present different enterprise information security management models, and discuss several types of enterprise information security policies.
- Articulate the functional components of enterprise information security program.
The following courses may be required based on a review of transcripts.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and predict the impact of business decisions on a company's financial statements.
- Examine and determine the financial condition and performance of a business.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in business situations.
- Understand accounting terminology and essential concepts in financial and managerial accounting.
Learning Outcomes
- Address "real life" corporate challenges and influence business performance using a mix of analytical and practical skills.
- Understand and explain the implications of contemporary business trends such as globalization, corporate mergers, technological advances, innovation, social media, workforce diversity, entrepreneurship, ecological sustainability, changing employment practices, corporate citizenship, and social responsibility.
- Analyze and frame strategic management problems and develop both proactive and reactive solutions to them.
- Use critical thinking skills to create effective strategic management case analysis recommendations and courses of action.
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