Cybersecurity Degrees

The Cybersecurity Management emphasis is designed to meet the increasing employer demand for cybersecurity professionals to protect corporate IT assets. It will prepare students for a career in cybersecurity across diverse industry sectors including finance, healthcare, government and defense. The course sequence in Cybersecurity Management emphasis will train students for entry level and mid-level cybersecurity roles of cybersecurity analyst, risk analyst, cybersecurity consultant, and IT Auditor. Students will develop necessary skills and competencies to handle day-to-day cybersecurity operations and program in organizations.

The Cybersecurity Management emphasis will provide professionals with foundations in the fundamental business disciplines along with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies. Data breaches and cyber threats create significant risks for organizations dependent on sensitive information. This area of emphasis will enhance students’ understanding of complexities involved with the adoption of security technologies, achieving regulatory compliance, and implementing cybersecurity programs to mitigate risks and secure information assets. Overall, the program will enable professionals to effectively govern cybersecurity in an organization.

The Executive DBA is a three-year, part-time program designed for senior leaders in information security, information technology, compliance or auditing who strive to move into executive or corporate-level positions in their business, organization or agency. This interdisciplinary program aims to develop ethical cybersecurity leaders who can improve cybersecurity practice globally through applied, evidence-based analysis and rigorous evaluation of complex issues in play.